Conservation/Parks/Guntersville -Tree removal service

The state of Alabama, specifically Mobile County, is seeking a tree removal service contract for Lake Guntersville State Park located at 1000 Aubrey Carr Drive in Guntersville. The procurement opportunity requires the removal of 14 pine trees, including 2 trees leaning over the Short Creek Office and 12 dead pine trees near the park's cabins. Specific deliverables include complete tree removal, stump grinding, and comprehensive cleanup, with treetops to be hauled to a designated on-site location and logs required to be removed from the premises. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with interested vendors required to meet at 1155 Lodge Drive in Guntersville at the front desk, with Brent Miller serving as the point of contact at 256-276-4041. The solicitation is being processed through Alabama Buys, the state's electronic procurement system, with responses due by February 28, 2025. Potential contractors must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the Public Solicitation site prior to the specified close date and time.

The procurement does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types. However, participants must comply with several state requirements, including E-Verify program enrollment for suppliers with employees in Alabama and registration with the Alabama Secretary of State for foreign entities. Vendors must be prepared to collect and remit Alabama state and local sales taxes and accept multiple forms of electronic payment. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the scope suggests a small to moderate-scale tree removal project. Contractors will be required to adhere to the standard terms and conditions outlined in the Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate, which includes provisions for contract cancellation with 30 days' notice for supplies and 72 hours' notice for services. The state reserves the right to evaluate and select vendors based on their ability to meet the technical specifications and operational requirements detailed in the solicitation documents.