On call tree service-lancaster CO.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for on-call tree removal services specifically in Lancaster County, South Carolina. The procurement seeks comprehensive tree removal services including cutting and leaving, cutting and removing, and cutting, removing, and stump grinding operations as directed by the Resident Maintenance Engineer. The solicitation covers 50 line items categorized by tree diameter sizes ranging from 6" to over 30", with service types differentiated between cut and remove versus cut and leave. Bidders must provide unit prices for each line item and are responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, traffic control, insurance, and disposal services. The submission deadline is February 28, 2024, at 14:30, with questions due by February 5, 2024, at 12:00, and the anticipated award date is March 14, 2024. The contract term is five years, spanning from March 14, 2024, to March 13, 2029, with automatic annual renewal provisions unless 30 days' notice of non-renewal is provided.

The solicitation does not include specific set-asides for minority or disadvantaged businesses, though bidders may voluntarily identify minority business participation. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and worker's compensation insurance as required by South Carolina law. Performance requirements mandate completion of work within 10 business days of notification, with potential liquidated damages ranging from $500 to $750 per offense or business day for non-compliance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract structure suggests a unit-price model that will be determined by the volume and size of tree removal services required. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to respond quickly to emergency and routine tree service needs, with the potential for multiple vendor engagement or a single primary contractor depending on county demand and performance.