Limb management clarendon county

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a contractor for limb management services across Clarendon County, specifically targeting tree limb trimming and pruning on Interstate 95, primary roads, and secondary roads. The solicitation covers approximately 16 shoulder miles on I-95, 10 miles on primary roads, and 50 miles on secondary roads, with an estimated annual trimming requirement. Contractors will be responsible for de-limbing trees to a height of eighteen feet above the paved surface in non-urban locations and eighteen feet vertically in urban locations, with additional clearance near pedestrian walkways. The work must be performed between January 1 and December 31, with woody vegetative debris removal required within seventy-two hours if adjacent to residences or businesses, or within five business days in other areas. Key submission deadlines include questions due by February 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM, and offer submissions due by February 25, 2021 at 2:30 PM, with award notification scheduled for March 11, 2021. The initial contract term is one year, beginning April 6, 2021 and ending April 3, 2026, with potential automatic renewals for additional one-year periods.

Contractors must be registered as South Carolina vendors and comply with state procurement regulations, including debarment certifications, drug-free workplace certifications, ethics certifications, and illegal immigration compliance requirements. No specific set-asides or incumbent preferences are identified in the solicitation. Pricing will be evaluated on a per-mile basis for three line items, with the state awarding to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Contractors must obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and permits, and ensure all work zone traffic control complies with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and SCDOT specifications. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, contractors will submit unit prices for each road category, and payment will be made upon submission of proper invoices following work acceptance. The state reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or reject any or all offers. Contractors must also maintain appropriate insurance and adhere to environmental regulations for waste disposal and processing of vegetative materials, with options for chipping and mulching available as alternative disposal methods.