Scope of Work.pdf

Section 2: Scope of Work

*In coordination with NY State Parks, selected contractor will:

a) Trim tree branches along power lines owned by New York State Parks.

b) Cut down 23 designated hazardous trees within specified area surrounding overhead power lines within James Baird State Park. Area consists of approximately 8,900 ft of power lines.

*Trees must be trimmed to a minimum distance of 10 feet below, 10 feet to the side and 15 feet above power lines.

*All branches must be chipped in place (except areas defined as Wetlands on attached map) *Trees deemed hazardous will be identified prior to bid advertisement by NYS Parks and must be cut down. Any logs too large to chip can be left in place. Park staff will remove if necessary.

*Work will occur between November 10 – March 31.

DBH

Range

# of trees

5"-9" 1 9.1"-12" 11 12.1"-15" 7 15.1-18" 4 18.1"-21" 3 21.1"-24" 2 24.1"-27" 2 27.1"-30" 2 30.1"-33" 1

*Site visits are required prior to bid submission.

2.01 Protection

*Trimming is along park power lines; all effort must be made to protect lines and poles from damage. Contractor will be responsible for repairing any damaged power lines or poles. Power may be disconnected daily for work and must be turned back on at conclusion of each day.

* Prevent damage to buildings, pavement, pipes, conduits, poles and other structures above and below ground that are adjoining or included in the contract area. Repair damage resulting from tree removal.

*Protect existing trees and shrubs not to be removed. Contractor will make all efforts to avoid harming non-targeted trees during felling operations.

2.02 Clean-Up

*No grinding, back-filling or removal of stumps required. Downed trees should be cut as close to the ground as possible.

*Contractor will be responsible for repairing turf damaged during tree removal process.

*Downed trees can remain in the work area if too large to chip.

*Cuttings can be chipped. No chipping can occur in the wetland areas (labeled on map). In those areas, chipping must occur outside of wetland boundary. There will be no removal requirement for cuttings/chippings. Park staff will designate disposal areas if needed.

Section 3: Project Conditions

3.01 Company Requirements

* The Company performing the work of this section shall be insured according to requirements outlined in the RFQ document and have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in tree removal and trimming. The person supervising the work shall also have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in tree removal operations.

* The work shall consist of the cutting, pruning, and chipping trees beneath the power lines, and felling of selected hazardous trees.

3.02 Coordination and Scheduling

* Coordinate with NYS Parks representative to minimize disruptions and facility operations. The NYS Parks representative shall be notified at least three (3) working days prior to performing the work and shall provide a schedule for the work’s progression.

3.03 Work Area Control

* It is the responsibility of the contractor to control the work area during tree removal operations.

Erect orange construction fencing at all trail intersections within project limits and close or control vehicular traffic as necessary to ensure safe operations. The company performing the work will supply necessary traffic control, signage, fencing, and staffing for these operations.

3.04 Safety

* The company performing the work will be required to adhere to all safety policies regarding the use of chainsaws and other required equipment and is responsible for ensuring their employees are properly trained and experienced in tree cutting operations. While performing work at the job site, all employees are required to wear the appropriate PPE including leg protection, appropriate footwear, gloves, hearing protection, safety eyewear or logging helmet.

Fall protection will be used where required. The company performing the work will be responsible for providing all necessary PPE to employees. Contractor will take all necessary safety precautions during all operations, including but not limited to felling, cutting, and chipping.

3.05 Work Area Access

*Work Area maps are provided in this RFQ.

Figure 1. James Baird SP tree removal and trimming map. Power lines, trees, and regulated wetland boundary marked on map.