Annual Tree Removal and Related Services

Description

The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract for tree removal services within the County on an as needed basis. The removal of trees and related services shall take place on roadways, rights-of-way, easements, and on county-owned property throughout Clay County. Tree removal services shall encompass the removal of trees, stump grinding, stump removal, tree trimming, clean up, and disposal of trees and debris, as well as technical assistance.The work performed under these specifications and all materials used shall conform with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and the Florida Department of Transportation Design Standards, and the Clay County Code of Ordinances- Chapter 18.5 (Vegetation) and the latest editions and supplements. There is no guarantee on the amount of work during the contract period for this solicitation. Purchase/task orders will be issued throughout the contract period as needs are determined. The Contractor will be required to work with various departments. Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this RFB in the "Question and Answer" tab of the RFB. See "Inquiries/Questions" in the "Instructions to Bidders" below for more information.Bidders are prohibited from contacting, by any means, whether orally, telephonically, electronically or in writing, any member of the Board, any County employee, including the County Manager, the County Attorney or the Commission Auditor, any member of the designated Evaluation Committee or any agent of the County regarding the Request for Bids in any respect during the Request for Bid Period. The Request for Bid Period during which no contact may occur commences from the date of publication of the notice of a Request for Bids and ends upon a Bid Decision becoming final, i.e. after the notice of bid protest period of 72 hours has expired. However, in the event of a notice of protest, the no cont