Roadside Clearing

The contract is for roadside clearing services, which includes clearing trees and other growth, grinding of stumpage, and removal of all forest debris generated during clearing operations or preexisting, on all locations as described in the contract documents. The contract is valued at an estimated amount, but the exact value is not provided in the documents. The work is to be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications provided by the Maine Turnpike Authority. The contractor is required to perform the work in a manner that minimizes damage to the environment and ensures public safety. The contract includes provisions for erosion control, sedimentation control, and other environmental protection measures. • The contract includes two locations: Location 1, which is 1.0 miles of northbound rights of way commencing at Mile 18.0 and extending northerly to Mile 19.0, and Location 2, which is 9.5 miles of northbound rights of way commencing at Mile 22.9 and extending northerly to Mile 32.4. • The contractor is required to submit a schedule for approval that shows large segments of work scheduled for continuous blocks of time. • The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages in the event of non-compliance with the contract terms. • The contractor is required to designate an Erosion Control Compliance Officer (CECCO) who shall be a "DEP Certified Contractor" or have had equivalent training approved by the Authority. • The contract includes provisions for payment, which includes payment for baled hay, temporary berms, temporary silt fence, and other erosion control measures.