On call tree removal greenville

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an on-call tree removal contractor for Greenville County through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation. The contract will cover tree removal services within or near SCDOT right-of-way, with options for cutting and leaving, cutting and removing, and comprehensive services including stump grinding and traffic control. Vendors must have a minimum of five years of experience in tree removal work and submit detailed qualifications including company history, financial statements, and references. The contract is scheduled to run from June 28, 2025, to June 27, 2030, with estimated quantities ranging from 40-120 trees per size category each year, covering tree sizes from 6 to 72 inches. Bid responses are due by May 29, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with an anticipated award date of June 18, 2025. The solicitation requires vendors to provide unit pricing for various tree removal services, with specific attention to work zone safety, equipment specifications, and traffic control requirements.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The contract is exempt under Section 11-35-710(1) and includes provisions for non-compliance deductions and damage claims. While a total contract value is not explicitly stated, the multi-year nature of the contract and the estimated quantities suggest a significant potential revenue opportunity for the selected contractor. The solicitation includes standard SCDOT documentation such as a Damage Claim Form and Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, which provide additional context and requirements for potential bidders. Pricing will be determined on a per-tree basis, with the opportunity to provide services across multiple tree size ranges and removal specifications. The contract emphasizes the importance of technical capability, experience, and compliance with SCDOT's rigorous standards for infrastructure-related tree removal services.