Tree Cutting

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District is seeking a vendor to provide tree cutting services in Montgomery County, specifically near the Interstate 70 truck climbing lanes at Mineola. The procurement involves cutting down 42 marked trees within a project area along the Loutre River Bottoms, north and south of I-70 between mile markers 166 and 170. The trees must be cut 4 feet or less from ground level and left in place, with no removal, disposal, or stump grinding required. Contractors are limited to walking access, with no vehicles or machinery permitted on MoDOT right-of-way. The solicitation is an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) with a response deadline of January 28, 2020, at 1:00 PM CST, and all work must be completed by March 31, 2020. The contract will be awarded on an "all or nothing" basis to the lowest and best quote that meets all mandatory specifications. A site visit is recommended but not required, and the quoted price must include all work and mobilization costs.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or other arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate. Vendors must provide proof of insurance, including general liability ($500,000 per person/$1,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability with the same limits, and Missouri workers' compensation coverage. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits, coordinating with Missouri One-Call for utility locations, and following OSHA safety standards. Workers must wear appropriate safety apparel meeting ANSI/ISEA 107 Performance Class 2 or 3 requirements. Payment will be made in full after completion of work and receipt of a correct invoice, with no partial payments allowed. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the scope suggests a relatively small-scale project focused on site preparation and vegetation management.