On call tree service-union CO.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a contractor for On-Call Tree Removal Services in Union County, specifically serving areas within or near SCDOT right-of-way limits on maintained roads and routes. The solicitation (#5400027878) requires a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive tree management services, including cutting and leaving trees, cutting and removing trees, and cutting/removing/stump grinding for trees ranging from 6 to 60 inches in diameter. The contract will cover three years, from approximately March 25, 2025, through March 24, 2028, with potential annual renewals. Bidders must submit pricing for 45 line items covering different tree sizes and service types, with quantities listed as estimates only. Key submission deadlines include February 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM for questions and February 25, 2025, at 2:30 PM for bid submissions, with the award expected to be posted on March 11, 2025. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, labor, transportation, licenses, bonding, and traffic control, with the ability to respond to emergency call-outs at any time.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types, welcoming submissions from various business entities including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporate entities, and government entities. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary. Contractors must complete a mandatory certification form addressing conflicts of interest, particularly noting restrictions for SCDOT Commissioners and former management-level employees. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing structure is based on unit prices per tree according to diameter size ranges and service types. Bidders must register as a state vendor and submit bids online through the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS). The solicitation requires comprehensive insurance coverage and adherence to specific work zone traffic control and damage claims procedures, indicating a complex and professionally managed procurement process.