List_of_Trees.pdf

This is a hazardous tree removal specification document for Standing Stone State Park, managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The project involves the removal of 121 identified hazardous trees across the park's 1,800-acre property in Hilham, Tennessee, along with stump grinding for 24 trees, limb trimming on 5 trees, and chipping of brush and limbs up to 8 inches in diameter. All disturbed areas must be seeded and strawed, with the site restored to "broom clean" condition. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST at the project site, with optional attendance. Written questions must be submitted by August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Sealed bids are due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with work completion required by September 8, 2026. This is a one-time purchase contract.

Pricing must be submitted as firm and fixed on an F.O.B. destination basis with all materials, equipment, supplies, and labor included. Contractors bidding on projects exceeding $25,000 must hold a valid Tennessee State Contractor License with classifications in BC, BC-B, BC-B(sm), BC-C, BC-29, or S-Tree Trimming. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation of $1,000,000, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. A payment bond equal to 25 percent of the maximum liability amount is required. The maximum contract liability is expected to exceed $100,000. Preference may be given to contractors with demonstrated experience in hazardous tree removal within state park settings and those holding International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) credentials. All bidders must certify compliance with state procurement statutes, non-debarment status, Iran Divestment Act compliance, and provide sales and use tax registration documentation. Bids must be submitted through the Edison state procurement portal in U.S. dollars. Contact Sydney Loomans at 615-253-7266 or sydney.loomans@tn.gov for additional information.