8-25-34 Scope-Specs - COOP- Dead Tree Removal - Municipal Roads -Catalog.pdf

County of Bergen Operations Division

Department of Public Works

Tree and Stump Removal:BC-BID-25-34 General Specifications

The County of Bergen is seeking to establish 24-month Catalog pricing for Dead Tree removal along Municipal Roads. Municipalities are permitted to submit lists for dead tree removal and reserves the right to add or delete trees as needed. All trees to be removed shall be priced accordingly based on their Diameter Breast Height and equipment needed for each job based on the rates proposed by vendor herein.

Successful Bidder Shall Perform All Listed

1. Documentation must be submitted with bid stating bidder is a Certified Arborist or Licensed Tree Expert

2. Bidder must be a Licensed Tree Care Operator N.J.S.A. 45:15C-11 et seq.

3. Tree (s) to be removed shall be carefully felled to prevent damage to vegetation and surrounding area. This will include but not be limited to: sidewalks, curbs, structures and adjacent property. Shall be responsible for all repairs of any damage occurring while tree (s) are being removed.

4. Mechanically grind stumps and root flares to a minimum of EIGHT (8) inches below the existing ground surface. Sight shall be leveled to grade and excess chips removed. No Mounding or Spreading of Chips.

5. Stumps inaccessible must be flush cut as close to ground level as possible and a replacement stump of the same diameter will be provided.

6. Shall be in compliance with New Jersey Board of Public Utilities; Underground Facility Protection Act:

One-Call Damage Prevention System N.J.S.A. 48:2-73 et seq. and enabling rules. N.J.A.C. 14:2 New Jersey One-Call 1-800-272-1000 (Dial: 811) Web Site Home Page: http://www.nj-call.org Prior to removal of stump and roots, and/or root ball.

7. Shall be responsible for the removal of all logs, branches and wood from area. No logs shall be left overnight and must be removed before leaving job site.

8. Shall notify the proper utility companies if overhead wires are involved in the removal of any tree (s). Utility companies are responsible for the topping of these trees. Compliance with the safety provisions of N.J.S.A.

34:6-47.1 et seq. are mandatory. (High-Voltage Proximity Act)

9. Shall notify the local Police Department before they start removal (s) of tree (s) in each respective borough.

Rev: 5-19 http://www.nj-call.org/

Tree Removal BC-BID-25-34

Rev: 5-19

10. Shall be responsible for traffic control at all work sites. A work zone shall be established in accordance with the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, published by the Federal Highway Administration.

In addition, proper safety equipment, including signs, cones, barricades, reflective vests, and flagmen with traffic paddles shall be on the site at all times. Flagmen are required to wear ANSI-approved Class-3 vest during traffic control operations. Where local ordinance requires, traffic directors shall be uniformed police officers, vendor will be responsible without any additional compensation by the County of Bergen.

11. Shall notify the DPW municipal representative each day, as to where work is being performed. Contact person; DPW designated Supervisor for each municipality as listed on the attached spreadsheet.

12. Shall adhere to the list of removals as prioritized by the DPW Supervisor or his designee, otherwise directed.

13. Should a listed tree fall, the bidder shall respond immediately, once notified by the Supervisor or his designee, to remove said tree (s).

14. Work crews shall be made up of a minimum of three (3) men, consisting of a foreman and/or crew chief, climber and grounds man. Each crew shall have its own truck, with a forestry bucket truck (Minimum fifty-five (55) foot working height) with chip box, log loader truck, disc or drum brush chipper (Minimum capacity twelve (12) inch diameter). The use of an independent chip truck with attached chipper will be accepted, stump grinder as well as all saws and other incidental tools required to complete the work.

15. Documentation must be submitted Crane Operator holds a current Crane Operator’s License as well as certification on the type of crane being operated. N.J.S.A. 45:26-1 et seq.

16. Documentation must be submitted of the most updated and current safety inspection report for the crane being operated.

17. In the event a sub-contractor is to be used for crane operations. Documentation must be provided the crane operator holds a current Crane Operator’s License as well as certification on the type of crane being operated, including the cranes most updated safety inspection report. N.J.S.A. 45:26-1 et seq. This documentation must be provided prior to work being performed by sub-contractor.

18. Work crew personnel shall be required to wear at all times an ANSI-approved reflective safety vest, safety helmet and eye protective safety glasses/goggles including hearing protection.

19. The removal price must be filled in for each tree removal located on the list submitted to the DPW Supervisor or designee.

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