Description
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for on-call tree removal services within or adjacent to the right-of-way limits of SCDOT-maintained roads and routes in Charleston County. The contract period is estimated to be one year, starting from March 12, 2026, and ending on March 9, 2027. The services may include cutting and leaving trees in place, cutting and removing trees, or cutting, removing, and stump grinding, as directed by the Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME) or their designee. The bidder must submit their bid online at the provided URL, and the bid must be received by the submission deadline date.
Some key points to consider:
• The bidder must acknowledge receipt of any amendment to the solicitation.
• The bidder must certify that they have not participated in any action contrary to the certification regarding debarment and other responsibility matters.
• The bidder must provide a signed copy of the form with their offer, agreeing to be bound by the terms of the solicitation.
• The bidder must submit a bid that includes all the required information, including the solicitation cover page, signed by a person authorized to contractually bind the business.
Some of the key requirements for the bidder include:
• Cutting, grinding, removing, and disposing of trees.
• Furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and fuel required for the work.
• Collecting, hauling, transporting, and lawfully disposing of all debris.
• Acquiring all required permits and paying all regulatory and disposal fees.
• Complying with all applicable environmental regulations.
• Completing site cleanup and restoration.
• Mobilizing and demobilizing as necessary to perform the work in accordance with the contract documents.