Tree removal anderson county

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Exempt Solicitation for on-call tree removal services in Anderson County. The procurement seeks contractors to perform tree removal services including cutting and leaving, cutting and removing, and cutting, removing, and stump grinding as directed by the Resident Maintenance Engineer. The solicitation encompasses 37 line items categorized by tree size, with diameter ranges from 6 to 60+ inches and quantities between 10 to 60 trees per line item for both standard and emergency callout services. The solicitation was initially issued on January 19, 2021, with offer submissions due by February 16, 2021 at 2:30 p.m., and questions from potential bidders required by February 4, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. The contract term is scheduled to begin March 2, 2021, and extend through March 1, 2026, with automatic annual renewal options. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, traffic control, bonding, insurance, and mobilization costs, and must comply with OSHA, MUTCD, and NCHRP 350 safety standards.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Contractors will be compensated per tree based on unit prices submitted and accepted work as determined by the engineer, with pricing fixed for the initial contract term and potential Consumer Price Index adjustments for renewal periods. Non-compliance penalties range from $500 to $750 per offense for various performance failures, including late start dates, incomplete work, traffic control violations, and property damage. Emergency callouts require mobilization within two calendar days, and contractors are responsible for utility protection coordination and debris disposal at approved sites. While specific award values are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering multiple tree removal services and a five-year term suggests a potentially significant financial opportunity. SCDOT reserves the right to perform tree removal using its own forces during the contract period, and the contract includes provisions for termination with 90 days' notice by either party.