Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to remove two hazard trees that have fallen onto a Forest Service mechanic shop building at the Wenatchee River Ranger District in Leavenworth, Washington. The contractor will be responsible for removing parts of the trees that are resting against Forest Service buildings and disposing of those parts outside the Forest Service compound in a lawful manner. The remaining parts of the trees on the private property side of the fence will not be the contractor's responsibility for disposal. The work includes site assessment, mobilization of a suitable crane, sectional removal of the fallen tree, controlled lifting and rigging operations, removal of all portions of the tree resting on or over U.S. Forest Service property, and cleanup of the work area.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable OSHA, state, and local safety regulations.
• The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, including a crane of sufficient capacity and reach, rigging and lifting equipment, chainsaws, and arborist tools.
• The contractor must ensure protection of government personnel, government property, and adjacent private property.
• The contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to mobilization and immediately report any unsafe conditions or unforeseen hazards.