TVS-2024-11 - Tivoli Wastewater System - Tree Removal

In preparation for collection system improvements, the Dutchess County Water & Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) requests bids for the removal of dozens of trees and brush in the utility easement area of approximately 1,500 feet (not included Alternate 1 or 2) as shown in Attachment A.

The intent of the project is to clear a rough access road to allow wheeled vehicle travel to manholes in the utility easement. Easement runs through private property in a ten-foot (10’) swath centered over the sewer main. Upon project completion all manholes should be accessible via the easement, starting from either a public road or a Village-owned property.

Tree cutting must take place during the Northern Long-Eared Bat hibernation period, between November 19, 2024 and March 31, 2025.

MANDATORY SITE VISIT:
The Owner will conduct two (2) Mandatory Site Visits, for which prospective bidders must attend one (1) of the dates and sign the attendance sheet in order to be eligible for bidding.  Dates are as follows:
9:00 AM local time, Tuesday, November 26, 2024
9:00 AM local time, Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Site location: Tivoli Sewer Plant, 26 Public Works Rd., Tivoli, NY 12583
DCWWA Representative:  Vanessa Kichline, Project Facilitator

QUESTIONS DEADLINE:
Any questions or clarifications on the Scope of Work, or the project in general, must be sent in writing to the following email addresses:  cfalcone@dutchessny.gov and vkichline@dutchessny.gov, by Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  An Addendum answering these questions/clarifications will be posted on Contract Reporter and Bidnet by Friday, December 06, 2024.

This is a Public Works Project requiring prevailing wages.  Certified payroll must be submitted with contractors invoice and a DCWWA Voucher. 

Awarded contract MUST be able to carry the levels of insurance as stated below making sure the DCWWA is added as "additional insured" on the general and auto liabilities.

1. General Liability – $1,000,000.00 each occurrence, $2,000,000.00 Aggregate
2. Automotive Liability – $1,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit
3. Excess (Umbrella) Liability – $5,000,000.00
4. Worker’s Compensation – Must be on NYSIF form (either C102.5 or U-26.3 is acceptable)