On call tree service-fairfield CO.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an on-call tree service contractor for Fairfield County to perform tree removal services within or near right of way limits on state-maintained roads and routes. This procurement is a unit-price based contract with a three-year term from 05/07/2025 to 05/06/2028, with potential automatic one-year renewals. The solicitation requires bidders to submit online offers by 04/08/2025 at 14:30:00, with questions due by 03/21/2025. Contractors will provide tree removal services across multiple size categories ranging from 6"-12" to 49"-60" trees, with pricing evaluated on a per-tree basis for different removal methods including cut and leave, cut and remove, and cut, remove, and grind. The contract includes 100 units per year for most tree size categories, with the award going to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Evaluation will be based on unit pricing, and SCDOT reserves the right to perform tree removal using its own forces if necessary.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires all bidders to complete a mandatory conflict of interest certification, which prohibits SCDOT Commission members and associated parties from maintaining direct or indirect financial interests in the project during and one year after their appointment. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the unit pricing structure suggests the potential contract value will be determined by the actual number of trees removed and their respective sizes. Bidders must ensure compliance with conflict of interest guidelines and attest that neither they nor their sub-consultants, vendors, employees, or agents will seek or maintain financial interests that could compromise the procurement process. The contract award is scheduled to be posted on 04/25/2025, with the potential for ongoing annual renewals based on performance and agency needs.