Tree Trimming Services

Description

Mt. San Antonio College is requesting qualifications from experienced contractors to provide services for the removal and trimming of trees throughout the college on an as-needed basis. The purpose of this on-call services agreement is to provide the Mt. San Antonio College with the best possible removal services, and to allow the college to quickly respond to tree removal needs. This contract is for five years. Project Description:The Contractor shall furnish adequate labor crew, all equipment, and tools necessary or required to safely and efficiently complete assigned tree trimming, or removal projects.The Contractor must designate an individual as the crew supervisor who shall be responsible for the crew’s activities to accomplish the assigned work.The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the latest government safety regulations, including but not limited to, all CA Department of Labor and Workforce performance & Federal OSHA regulations and suggested practices. All tree trimming and root pruning will be in accordance with the most recent version of the American national Standard institution ANSI Z133.1 Tree Care Operations, and ANSI A-300 pruning and Removal Specifications with special emphasis given to the requirement that only qualified line-clearing trimmers be assigned to work where a potential electrical hazard exists.Hazardous Tree RemovalOnly the designated hazardous trees shall be trimmed or removed, unless otherwise directed by Mt. San Antonio College.Before any tree is cut down, the tree shall be completely "topped" in an accepted manner approved by Mt. San Antonio College, or their designee to protect all utilities, public and private properties. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing branches, foliage, etc., from the construction site a