On-call tree removal-calhoun maint

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for on-call tree removal services in Calhoun County, specifically covering tree cutting, removal, and stump grinding within or near right-of-way limits on state-maintained roads. The solicitation includes 12 line items for tree removal across various diameter sizes, with a total estimated quantity of approximately 834 trees. Offerors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of directly related tree removal experience, providing documentation including dates, locations, work types, and references. The contract requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and traffic control services, with work to be completed within ten business days of notification. Key deadlines included a question submission deadline of August 20, 2020, at 12:00 p.m., and an offer submission deadline of September 9, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., with the award scheduled to be posted on September 15, 2020.

The contract is structured for a five-year term from September 21, 2020, to September 20, 2025, with automatic one-year renewal options unless the State provides 30 days' notice of non-renewal. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Auto Liability, and comply with Workers' Compensation requirements. The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be subject to non-refundable deductions for various compliance issues, ranging from $500 to $750 per offense, plus actual repair costs for property damage. The State reserves the right to perform tree removal using its own forces and to dictate the order of tree removal operations. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract and the extensive tree removal requirements suggest a significant potential contract value over the five-year term.