The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued Solicitation 5400028367, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for On-Call Tree Removal Services specifically for Pickens County. The contract seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive tree removal services, including cutting and removing trees across five diameter size categories (13-24 inches, 25-36 inches, 37-48 inches, 49-60 inches), with and without stump grinding. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in tree removal work and possess appropriate professional qualifications. The contract duration is set from July 28, 2025, to July 27, 2030, with estimated quantities of 25 units per line item. Bid submissions are required online by June 23, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with all vendor questions due by June 6, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the anticipated award posting scheduled for July 10, 2025. Bidders must provide detailed documentation including company history, financial statements, and professional references, and must comply with specific safety and traffic control guidelines. The procurement opportunity appears to have standard state-level participation requirements, including provisions for minority business participation and adherence to tax withholding regulations. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must be registered with the state and maintain appropriate insurance coverage. The contract includes unit pricing for tree removal and stump grinding across five contract years, suggesting a potential total contract value based on the estimated 25 units per line item. Vendors will be required to follow SCDOT's non-compliance protocols, as outlined in the attached Non-Compliance Notice template, which provides a formal mechanism for addressing contract specification violations. The solicitation indicates that the contract will be managed through the Pickens County jurisdiction, with oversight from the Resident Maintenance Engineer who will direct specific removal tasks. Prospective bidders should carefully review all attached documentation, including Attachments D, E, and F, which provide additional context for damage claims, property damage reporting, and potential administrative procedures.
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Attachment F.pdf | 316KB | 5/28/25 | ||
Solicitation 5400028367.pdf | 667KB | 5/28/25 | ||
Attachment E.pdf | 96KB | 5/28/25 | ||
Attachment D.pdf | 122KB | 5/28/25 |