Timber Clearing RT 601 Charlottesville VA

This state and local contract opportunity is for timber clearing services in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City, Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Culpeper District is seeking a contractor to clear and remove all woody vegetation 3 inches or greater in diameter at breast height within an estimated 6,000 square foot area on Route 601 (Old Ivy Road) in Charlottesville. The work also includes removing three marked trees outside the project footprint. The contract requires the selected contractor to commence work within 10 calendar days of award and complete all work by March 29, 2024, with no renewal options. The bid price must include all labor, supervision, equipment, traffic control, fuel, disposal, clean-up, supplies, materials, and other incidentals. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice and verification of satisfactory completion of work.

This solicitation is set-aside as a Small Business Enhancement Award Priority. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth's eVA procurement system, and the contract will result in a single purchase order with eVA transaction fees assessed. The apparent low bid for this contract opportunity was $3,994.00 from Williams Brothers Tree & Lawn Service, with total bid amounts ranging from $3,994.00 to $17,500.00 across 6 suppliers who submitted proposals.