Tree Debris and Removal related to USDA NRCS EWP 5060

The Town of Long Lake, Hamilton County, New York is requesting bids for tree debris removal, chipping, and hauling from Shaw Brook following the July 2023 flood event under USDA NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Project 5060, with bids due May 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Contractors who do not attend the pre-bid meeting are ineligible to submit bids.

The scope encompasses removal, chipping, and disposal of approximately 95 trees measuring 8–18 inches in diameter and approximately 40 trees less than 8 inches in diameter deposited in and along Shaw Brook at 1150 Main Street, Long Lake, NY 12847 and upstream locations. The Town of Long Lake will provide a disposal site for wood chips and is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and agency cooperation; the contractor transports chips to that site. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

All contractors must carry liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate; auto coverage with minimum limits of $300,000 single limit or $250,000/$500,000 split limits; and appropriate workers' compensation and disability benefits coverage. New York State prevailing wage rates apply to all workers, with wage classifications and hourly rates established by the Department of Labor. Contractors must comply with all applicable New York State Labor Laws, including payroll documentation and employee notification of prevailing wage rates. OSHA 10 safety training certification is required for all workers. Contract completion timeline will be determined at the pre-bid meeting. Sealed bids must include the official bid form and a completed Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate.