Notice of Revised Award.pdf

This Notice of Revised Award pertains to a three-year on-call tree removal contract issued by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) for Lexington County. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive tree removal services, including cutting and leaving, cutting and removing, and cutting, removing, and stump grinding operations within the Lugoff CDP area, with all work directed by the Resident Maintenance Engineer. The contract period runs from October 30, 2025, to October 29, 2028, with potential for automatic renewal for additional one-year terms. The original bid submission deadline was October 17, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with all questions due by October 8, 2024. The award posting date was initially scheduled for October 21, 2025, but has been revised to October 27, 2025.

The solicitation includes detailed pricing schedules for tree removal services stratified by tree size ranges, from 6-12 inches to 49-60 inches, across the three contract years. The contract evaluation will prioritize selection of the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. No specific budget range or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the award notice. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in tree removal, including traffic control, equipment provision, labor, permit acquisition, and debris disposal, while maintaining strict compliance with administrative requirements including damage claim documentation and worker safety protocols. The Procurement Officer is Karen Brooks, and additional information is available at www.procurement.sc.gov.