2.1. Scope of Work The County is seeking experienced and responsible contractors to perform as needed tree removal and trimming services on public roads and right-of-way within the boundaries of Tuolumne County. Contractors with the ability to meet Federal contracting requirements are desired, though the inability to meet these requirements will not result in disqualification. It is the County’s goal to enlist the services of a Contractor(s) who shall: • Perform tree removal and trimming services as required on public and/or county-maintained roads and rightof-way located in unincorporated areas of Tuolumne County. • Supply necessary labor, tools, and equipment required to perform these services in a professional manner. • If available, coordinate with or provide certified arborist services that can evaluate trees and make recommendations to the County, supervise trimming and removal of trees as directed by the Project Manager, and supervise all work performed for the County if needed. Services shall be performed in a manner to protect tree health and growth. Services will be performed with particular attention to the following: • At County’s request, contractor shall provide an estimate of tree value before cutting is begun; • All tree removal shall be done in a manner to protect surrounding property, vegetation, etc. • Tree trunks shall be removed to ground level, or to a specific height as directed by the Project Manager. • Include the arrival on site, with twenty-four (24) hours’ notice from the Project Manager, under normal conditions, of an aerial lift, operator and crew. Once a job is started, all work shall be completed in a timely manner without delay to the satisfaction of the County representative. • Include the arrival on site, with two (2) hours’ notice from the Project Manager, under storm and/or emergency conditions, as determined by the Project Manager, of an aerial lift, operator, and crew. The County will be considered a first priority customer under these conditions. • Comply with regulations set by all applicable federal, regional, state, and local regulatory agencies. • Include the right of the Project Manager to modify or suspend any work assignment for any reason, including adverse weather conditions, at no cost to the County. • Be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year. • Having an Arborist(s) on staff as needed for purposes of evaluating the health of trees to make recommendations as to whether a tree should be pruned, removed or preserved.
