Orangeburg county tree removal

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for an on-call tree removal services contract in Orangeburg County. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a contractor to perform tree cutting and removal services within or near the right-of-way limits on SCDOT-maintained roads and routes. The scope includes three primary service types: cutting and leaving, cutting and removing, and cutting, removing, and stump grinding for trees ranging from 6" to over 45" in diameter. Specific quantities are detailed across twelve line items, with units varying from 25 to 400 trees depending on diameter size and service type. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and traffic control, ensuring work is completed within ten business days of notification. The offer submission deadline is October 1, 2020, at 2:30 PM, with questions due by September 25, 2020, at 12:00 PM. The contract period runs from November 4, 2020, to November 3, 2025, with potential automatic one-year renewals.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are mentioned in the documentation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary. Pricing will be submitted as unit prices per tree per size category, with payment made upon Engineer acceptance of completed work. Non-compliance penalties are significant, including $500 per offense for various infractions and $750 per business day for work suspension or completion delays. The contractor must comply with OSHA standards, provide personal protective equipment, and maintain work zone traffic control per MUTCD and NCHRP 350 standards. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed unit pricing structure suggests flexibility in total contract value based on actual tree removal requirements. The contractor must perform at least 30% of the combined contract work value with their own organization and employees, with potential for subcontracting with RCE approval.