On-call tree removal - orangeburg

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting bids for on-call tree removal services within or near the right-of-way limits on SCDOT-maintained roads and routes in Orangeburg County, with offers due July 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and questions due June 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The scope comprises cutting and leaving, cutting and removing, and cutting, removing, and stump grinding services as directed by the Resident Maintenance Engineer or designee. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control per MUTCD standards, disposal services, and incidentals necessary to complete work. Worker safety must comply with OSHA standards. Tree removal activities must be completed within ten business days of notification, with daily work schedules subject to Engineer approval. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all required federal, state, and local permits and paying all disposal fees.

Payment is on a per-tree, per-size basis for work satisfactorily completed and accepted by the Engineer, with unit prices governing the award determination. The contract term is estimated to run from July 9, 2026 through July 10, 2031, a five-year on-call service period.

A performance bond and certifications regarding debarment, ethics, and independent pricing are required with bid submission. Non-compliance penalties range from $500 to $750 per offense depending on category. The contractor has two business days from receipt of a non-compliance notice to respond in writing and challenge any proposed deduction. The contract permits termination for Category B violations. One online copy of the offer must be submitted via the South Carolina procurement website. Award notification will be posted July 23, 2026. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required.