Tree replacement - greenville county

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for a tree replacement project in Greenville County, specifically focusing on removing existing Leyland Cypress hedges and installing new Shorty Leyland Cypress shrubs along state-maintained roadways. The procurement involves five primary line items: removal of 40 trees with debris disposal, soil preparation covering 90 square feet with topsoil installation, planting 45 shrubs in 15-gallon containers at 4 feet in height, installing 16 cubic yards of mulch, and performing turf repair across 750 square feet. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for November 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM located at 1 Alvin Drive, Greenville, SC, with a deadline for offeror questions set for November 17, 2025, at 2:30 PM. Sealed bids are due November 20, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with contract award anticipated on November 24, 2025. Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in arboricultural practices, provide unit and extended pricing for each line item, and comply with industry standards for tree replacement and installation.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Contractors must procure commercial general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits and auto liability insurance with matching coverage, along with mandatory workers' compensation insurance as required by South Carolina law. Plant materials carry a one-year warranty covering replacement of dead or dying vegetation resulting from workmanship or quality issues. Nonresident contractors may be subject to a 2% withholding tax unless properly registered in South Carolina. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract is structured for an initial one-year term from November 25, 2025, to November 24, 2026. Contractors must also comply with MUTCD and NCHRP 350 traffic control standards, complete utility location through Utilities SC811, and maintain comprehensive site cleanup protocols. The procurement is exempt under S.C. Code Section 11-35-710(1), with the Procurement Officer, Tamika Thomas, available at (864) 241-1224 for any additional inquiries.