A. Tree Removal: The contractor shall remove trees deemed necessary for removal by the Electric Superintendent. a. Felling of trees larger than 12” DBH shall not be permitted. All trees shall be limbed out using appropriate rigging techniques to protect public safety and prevent unnecessary damage to surrounding turf, trees, shrubs and landscape plantings. Sidewalks, curbs, streets manhole structures and associated hardscape shall be protected from the impact of falling wood. Any and all damage to public or private property shall be reported to the Electric Superintendent immediately. b. All work shall comply with ANSI Z133-2017 safety standards. B. Tree Pruning: The contractor shall prune trees designated by the Electric Superintendent. Trees designated for pruning will be pruned of all dead, diseased, dying, doubled or broken limbs greater than two (>2) inches in diameter. In the case of ornamental/specimen trees, shaping for aesthetics may be requested. a. All pruning shall follow ANSI A300 (Part 1) – 2017 Pruning standards b. All work shall comply with ANSI Z133-2017 safety standards. C. Emergency Service: The contractor shall be available to respond on an emergency basis to remove or trim trees in or near the electrical system that present an imminent danger to the public within 48 hours of notification by a representative of the City. a. All pruning shall follow ANSI A300 (Part 1) – 2017 Pruning standards b. All work shall comply with ANSI Z133-2017 safety standards. D. Job Performance Requirements: a. Debris and Chip Disposal: The Contractor is responsible for the disposal of all logs, limbs, chips and debris generated by work described. The City will provide an area for chip disposal but will not accept any debris that is not chipped or smaller. b. Access: Bucket/chipper truck access is limited to City service roads, parking lots and public streets. Operation of equipment “off-road” will require, at a minimum, ¾” plywood planking to prevent soil compaction. c. Site Clean‐Up: The site should be restored, as close as reasonably practical, to conditions existing prior to work commencing. The Contractor shall chip all trees, limbs and tree debris from sites and dispose of debris. The Contractor shall clean up the site and remove and dispose of all debris at the end of each day’s operation. Limbs and trunks temporarily placed in City areas shall be placed in such a manner as to eliminate any obstruction to motor vehicles and/or pedestrians. Logs left lying on the ground awaiting pick-up shall be sufficiently blocked to prevent movement. Site cleanup shall include removal of sawdust, small twigs, chips, leaves, trunks and limbs from the street, curb, parkway, sidewalk, lawn areas and driveways with appropriate tools for the job. d. Protection of Property: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to eliminate damage to adjacent trees and shrubs, lawns, curbs, walks, or other real and/or personal property. Holes or ruts made in the lawn, regardless of size, shall be filled with sandy loam soil and seeded with a turf grass lawn seed mix. Vegetation surrounding a tree marked for removal/pruning shall be disturbed as little as possible. e. Safety Standards: All equipment to be used and all work to be performed must be in full compliance with the most current revision of the American National Standards Institute Standards Z-13302017 and A300 (Part 1) – 2017, or as amended. Blocking of public streets shall not be permitted unless prior arrangements have been made with the City or its representatives. The Contractor shall provide adequate barricades, flag person(s), signs and/or warning devices during the performance of the Contract to protect the motorists and pedestrians. All placements of cones, signs and barricades must conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Yellow flashing lights mounted on a vehicle shall not be deemed as sufficient or adequate protection. f. Work Hours: Between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on weekends and holidays is not allowed unless it is deemed an emergency and a weekend work permit has been approved by the City.
