Tree removal in myrtle beach state park

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is soliciting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for tree removal services at Myrtle Beach State Park located in Horry County. The procurement requires an ISA Certified Arborist to conduct a comprehensive hazard tree assessment and removal operation during the park's low-occupancy season. Specific deliverables include identifying and removing hazardous trees, limbs, and tree parts that pose risks to park visitors and property, with requirements to fell designated trees away from park roads and structures, flush-cut stumps, chip tree tops and small limbs, and section large tree boles into 8-foot lengths. The work must be completed within a single removal period from November 27, 2022 through December 9, 2022, encompassing eight working days (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., excluding state holidays). Key qualifications include maintaining an on-site ISA Certified Arborist throughout operations and assigning a Project Coordinator to oversee contract compliance. Proposals must be submitted online at www.procurement.sc.gov by November 23, 2022 at 3:30 PM EST, with questions due by November 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder complying with International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment Best Management Practices and ANSI Z133 Safety Standards.

The contract has a maximum budget of $40,000.00, with any offers exceeding this amount automatically rejected as non-responsive. Preference will be given to South Carolina resident contractors and subcontractors under SC Code Section 11-35-1524. Vendors must carry specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance with employer's liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident. Contractors must also adhere to invasive species prevention protocols by thoroughly cleaning off-road equipment before site entry and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws. Vendor registration is mandatory, and all submissions must be completed through the South Carolina Procurement Information Center online system. The solicitation includes several appendices: a tree map (Appendix A), site reservations list (Appendix B), and site occupation by day map (Appendix C). Award notification is scheduled for November 28, 2022, with the successful bidder expected to provide comprehensive documentation including certification of the ISA Certified Arborist and project contact information.