The sole purpose and intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to secure firm, fixed pricing and establish a term contract for the removal of unwanted trees and the backfilling of holes created by tree removal throughout Palm Beach County, including locations within the Glades area. Specifications include, but are not limited to: Tree removal shall consist of the complete removal from the site and the proper disposal of trees and all its logs, branches, brush and other debris, including cutting, loading, hauling, and disposing of by the successful bidder at no additional cost to the County. Additionally, the successful bidder shall either completely remove the stump (stump shall be considered as the part of the tree trunk including root ball left after the tree has come down), or grind it to be 6" below finished grade, or leave stump level with existing grade and chemically treat it for sufficient time to permanently eliminate any and all secondary growth from the stump. Trees included in these specifications shall include standing, leaning and fallen trees. It shall be the successful bidder’s responsibility to have access to the appropriate equipment (e.g. bucket trucks, stump grinders, chipper units, articulating wheel loaders with grapple and grapple log trucks) to perform the work requested uninterrupted from start to completion. Successful bidder shall, on date of service, leave the site in a condition equal to that which existed prior to the commencement of all operations. Debris generated shall not be disposed of or deposited in any County trash and/or garbage receptacle, or in areas adjacent to County properties. Backfilling of holes created by the removal of trees shall include all fill and installation required. Successful bidder shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of notification by the County representativ
