Tree Assessment

Trees to be removed, no pruning, topping, or branch cuts. The vendor shall provide all labor and materials necessary to complete the work in a professional manner according to scope of work and architectural drawings if supplied. Work is to be completed within 30 days of award, unless modified below. This is a NYS Public Works project, and prevailing wages are to be paid. Refer to attached specification for the following scope of work. Site must be cleaned, and all materials secured at the end of each workday. Absolutely no scraps, branches, limbs, cut wood, are to be left unsecured. Upon completion, before removal of equipment and/or scaffolding, contractor is to schedule a quality control and quality assurance inspection with Plant Superintendent or authorized AHJ SCOPE OF WORK includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following: 1. Contractor shall verify the actual measurements and condition of work to be done to ensure a complete and accurate job. Contractor to supply all labor, material, and equipment to complete work. 2. The construction area must be marked off and on-site vehicle traffic controlled at all times. 3. All branches’ limbs or otherwise shall be removed via, chipper truck, or other, 4. Contractor is responsible to remove and dispose of all debris on daily basic and at the end of the project. All work must not interfere with day-to-day operation. 5. Work area must be clean, and all tools/materials removed for safety by 4 pm each day. 6. All stumps to be removed where possible. 7. Stumps that can’t be removed must be stump grinded. 8. Trees set for removal are listed by type and location. Please see attached. This specification subject to be amended as required. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Facility: SIDDSO Facility Address: Various Point of Contact: Stanley Jakubowski MS2 off- 718 983 5336 Point of Contact: Jose Lugo MS3 Off- 718 983 5336 Project Title: Tree removal Summary of Work: Tree removal various sites 1. Bid price is to include all materials, labor, disposal of materials fees and site clean-up. Final acceptance of completed job will be provided by the appropriate Maintenance Supervisor. 2. Work is to be done between the hours of 8:30AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Contractor is advised that these areas can be an unoccupied or occupied at any time during construction and all items to be adhered to. 3. All tools must be controlled at all times and debris, tools and materials secured and stored at the end of each workday. 4. Any unforeseen conditions that may alter the established price are to be reported to the Plant Superintendent listed above immediately upon discovery. 5. Smoking is prohibited by contractors at all residential and program sites owned by OPWDD 6. Vendor is responsible for the removal and discarding, off site, all debris, limbs, branches, and areas are to be blown free of any debris at the end of each phase. 7. Prior to the commencement of the work, there shall be a meeting with Region 5 DDSO Operations and Maintenance staff to discuss specific safety requirements needed to be adhered to during the work period. 8. The NYS OPWDD SIDDDSO Region 5 Office reserves the right to pre-approve all Sub-contractors. Any Contractor intending to use sub-contractors must provide the NYS OPWDD SIDDDSO Region 5 Business Office with all sub-contractor’s contact information, in writing, prior to the determination of approval. 9. Safety Data Sheets as applicable will be provided to the Plant Superintendent prior to the start of work and a copy maintained at the property. 10. All warranties, guarantees and written documents to be supplied to SIDDSO Plant Superintendent or Code Enforcement Official (AHJ for closing) prior to final payment of project. SITE VISIT A site visit is mandatory. The site visit date is scheduled for February 10th, 2026, at 11:00am at the project site. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend. NO repetitive oratory performed after15 minute late vendor arrival. All questions to be forwarded to Business Office for answering to all vendors. A. Lawn Damage/Property Damage · If the delivery of materials or any other work necessitates the contractor, his suppliers, or sub-contractors to drive on the lawn for ANY reason, the contractor shall be held responsible for the repair of the lawn. · Personal vehicles are not to be parked on the grass. · Any property damage caused by work performed is to be corrected to the condition existing prior to start of the job. B. Continuity of Work/Communication/Scheduling · Once the job has begun, it is to be worked on continuously until completed. · If there are any delays, even if due to inclement weather, a Work Control Representative MUST be contacted. · Work must be completed within 30 days of receiving the purchase order. C. House Safety · The residence or program area will be occupied during the job. · The contractor must take all reasonable care to safeguard the residents and the staff. · The contractor shall ensure all tools, materials and other items are picked up, removed or stored and are safely secured at the end of each workday. · Any ladders, scaffolding or lifts used in conjunction with this job are to be removed at the end of the day. · The work as indicated above shall be scheduled as not to interfered with other functions of the residence or program. All work performed as part of this job is to be coordinated with Maintenance Supervisors and Plant Superintendent listed above. Location & Tree type Stage 1 - 1150 Forest Hill Road Off Forest Hill Road, against fence, batting cages Pine 16" Opposite 11 N Apple 13’ 50 J Front Ash 40’ 47F Front Maple 22’ 48 C-D Rear Oak 34’ 48 B Front Maple 30’ Stage 2 - 1100 Forest Hill Road 53 C Front (caution tape) Maple 12.5’ 53 C (behind fence) Ailanthus 12’ 53 C (behind fence) Ailanthus 16’ Stage 3 - 930 Willowbrook Road 17 H Front (Lifestyles Cafe) Maple 21’ 17 H Back Maple 22’ 12 G Front Maple 25’ 12 G Rear Maple 26’ 2 Avenue / B Street Maple 22’ 3 Avenue (Avenue B-Avenue C Right Side) Oak 24’ 3 Avenue Oak 23’ 28 D Rear (Left Side Roadway) Pine 19’ 28 D Rear Ash 13’ Opposite 41 A Pine 19’ 16 C Oak 31.5’ Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None