TREE REMOVAL SERVICES

The State of South Carolina, specifically the South Carolina Education Television Network (SCETV), is seeking a multi-term contract for comprehensive tree, brush, and stump removal services across various tower and transmission sites statewide. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority's Office of State Procurement, covering three fiscal years from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, with potential two one-year renewal options. Contractors must perform tree removal within specified corridors, including clearing areas within 75 feet of guy wires, removing large trees beyond clear-cut zones, and addressing roadways and building perimeters. Required qualifications include a minimum of three years of experience in commercial tree cutting and $2,000,000 in insurance coverage. Bidders are required to attend mandatory site visits scheduled between July 22 and August 7, 2025, with the bid submission deadline set for August 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. The work will be performed on a per-site basis, with no more than one lot completed per fiscal year, and contractors must ensure comprehensive site restoration, including even mulch spreading and managing fallen limbs.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contract covers multiple counties including Williamsburg, Colleton, Fairfield, Chesterfield, Sumter, Jasper, Berkeley, Cherokee, Lexington, Chester, Georgetown, Greenwood, York, Marlboro, Oconee, Newberry, Marion, and Anderson. The bidding schedule is structured across three lots corresponding to fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, with each lot representing different geographic regions and sites. Although no specific total cost is listed in the Bidding Schedule, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in infrastructure maintenance and vegetation management. The contract is designed to systematically address tree and vegetation management across the state's transmission sites, with precise geographic coordinates and addresses provided for each location. Contractors will be expected to coordinate closely with property owners and maintain strict safety protocols during work performance, indicating a thorough and professional approach to the tree removal services.