Lake greenwood vegetative debris chippin

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is seeking a contractor to perform vegetative debris chipping and removal services at Lake Greenwood State Park following damage from Hurricane Helene in 2024. The procurement involves drum chopping, chipping, and removing logs and debris from damaged trees across approximately 45 acres, specifically within shelter 1 and shelter 4 areas. This is a one-time procurement for current debris removal, with work to be completed between January 25, 2025, and March 7, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST at Lake Greenwood State Park, with questions due by 5:00 PM EST that same day. Bid submissions are due February 14, 2025, at 3:30 PM EST, with the award to be posted on February 19, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The successful contractor must comply with FEMA reporting requirements, including documenting total cubic yards processed, providing GPS locations of damaged trees, and submitting before and after photographs.

The procurement includes specific insurance requirements for potential vendors, mandating Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000, and Worker's Compensation as required by South Carolina law. The solicitation includes provisions for resident contractor and resident subcontractor preferences per state procurement code, potentially giving advantage to South Carolina-based businesses. Vendors must register in the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) and use Google Chrome browser for bid submission. Work is restricted to 7am-5pm Monday through Friday, with weekend work possible only with prior approval. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project scope suggests a moderate-sized contract focused on environmental restoration and debris management at Lake Greenwood State Park. The procurement is specifically tied to Greenville County and is designed to address hurricane damage cleanup and park maintenance.