The bid is for tree trimming and stump removal services for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Westmoreland County. Contractors must be self-certified with the Department of General Services (DGS). The contractor must submit the name and contact information of a representative. The contractor must provide a cell phone at the job site. The contractor must mobilize within seven days of notice. The project kickoff meeting will occur within seven days after the purchase order is delivered. Work can be performed Monday through Friday, with potential for weekend work. The contractor must furnish personnel and equipment. The contractor must provide a copy of their PA Department of Agriculture pesticide application business license. Property owners must be notified before work begins. The contractor is responsible for repairing any property damage. Work zone traffic control is required. The contract is deliverable-based with a one-year term and renewal options. The contractor must submit a confirmation of service form monthly.
The contractor shall have seven 7 calendar days to mobilize the crew and begin work after the notice of work, unless other direction is provided by Penndot county management during the notification call to allow for longer arrival of crew. Upon submission of the notice of work, the contractor shall have seven 7 calendar days to mobilize the crew and begin work unless other direction is provided by penndot county management during the notification call to allow for longer arrival of crew.
The apparent selected contractor shall demonstrate to the penndot project manager or designee that the equipment proposed for use in meeting the requirements of the contract is of sufficient capacity and quantity, and that all such equipment is in good working order. After the invitation for bid ifb opening and prior to award, the apparent selected contractor shall demonstrate to the penndot project manager or designee that the equipment proposed for use in meeting the requirements of the contract is of sufficient capacity and quantity, and that all such equipment is in good working order.
To be eligible for qualification in this category, and for this invitation for bid, a contractor must be self-certified with the department of general services dgs, bureau of diversity, inclusion and small business opportunities by the date and time the bids are due. o be eligible for qualification in this category, and for this invitation for bid, a contractor must be selfcertified with the department of general services dgs, bureau of diversity, inclusion and small business opportunities by the date and time the bids are due.
Should the contractor fail to mobilize and begin work within the prescribed time, the contractor may be declared in default as per the terms and conditions. Should the contractor fail to mobilize and begin work within the prescribed time, the contractor may be declared in default as per the terms and conditions.
There will be no prebid meeting. here will be no prebid meeting.
