What the buyer needs
AI summaryGwinnett County is soliciting bids for an annual contract for trimming trees in medians and along rights-of-way. This contract includes four one-year options to renew. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Scope of work
- Trimming, removal, and disposal of tree limbs and debris along County roadways
- Two-step pruning of approximately 1,397 Crepe Myrtle trees twice yearly
- Raising tree canopy by cutting lower branches flush at the branch collar
- Removing basal undergrowth, root suckers, and sprouts flush with tree base
- Secondary pruning to remove subsequent basal sprouts upon County request
- Hauling away and disposing of all limbs, debris, and trash
- Providing traffic control meeting Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Standards
- Providing all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, and protective gear
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive and responsible bid | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must not be on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list
- Perform services within Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Standards
- All cuts must follow ANSI A300 pruning standards
- Traffic control must meet Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Standards
- At least one on-site representative capable of translating English to workforce languages
- Minimum of three (3) references of similar size and scope
- Registered with and participating in E-Verify federal work authorization program
- Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Schedule, Page 4-5
- References, Page 6
- Code of Ethics, Page 7
- E-Verify Affidavit, Page 8
- Personnel & List of Equipment, Page 9
- Certificate of Insurance
- Additional Insured Endorsements (CG 20 10 and CG 2037)
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Typed or submitted in ink, in duplicate, in a sealed container marked with the BL# and Company Name, delivered to Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division - 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046.