Notice Regarding Award.pdf

This is a Notice Regarding Award for an on-call tree removal contract issued by the South Carolina Department of Transportation for services in Orangeburg County. The contract encompasses cutting and leaving, cutting and removing, and cutting, removing, and stump grinding services on SCDOT-maintained roads and routes within or near right-of-way limits. Work must be completed within ten business days of notification, with daily schedules subject to Engineer approval. Offers were due July 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., with questions due June 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Award notification was posted July 23, 2026. The contract term runs from July 9, 2026 through July 10, 2031, representing a five-year on-call service period. No pre-bid conference or site visit was required.

Payment is structured on a per-tree, per-size basis for work satisfactorily completed and accepted by the Resident Maintenance Engineer or designee, with unit prices governing award determination. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control in compliance with MUTCD standards, disposal services, and incidentals necessary to complete work. The contractor assumes responsibility for obtaining all required federal, state, and local permits and paying all disposal fees. A performance bond and certifications regarding debarment, ethics, and independent pricing are required with bid submission. Non-compliance penalties range from $500 to $750 per offense, with the contractor allowed two business days from receipt of a non-compliance notice to respond in writing and challenge proposed deductions. The contract permits termination for Category B violations. Worker safety must comply with OSHA standards.