69-19 - TREE REMOVAL AT VARIOUS MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION LOCATIONS

Scope of Work
The Morris County Park Commission (MCPC) is requesting bids for the removal of trees on Park Commission property. Trees are predominantly ash as the MCPC is beginning preemptive removal of ash trees in high use areas prior to infestation with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in accordance with its EAB Response Program. Tree removal may also include other species of trees. All tree removal work must be done in accordance with the specifications stated within.
 
The entire state of New Jersey is under an EAB quarantine, under United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) and New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) regulations. Movement of ash products (including firewood, nursery stock, logs and chips) outside of state boundaries is restricted, unless Contractor holds a Compliance Agreement from USDA APHIS. Some states may require a state permit for the transport of ash products.
 
Certification/Experience
All bidders must be licensed by and in compliance with the State of NJ Tree Expert and Tree Care Operator Licensing Act (N.J.S.A. 45:15C-11 et seq.) and its related rules (N.J.A.C. 7:3A et seq.). The successful bidder shall have on staff a Licensed Tree Expert (LTE) or Licensed Tree Care Operator (LTCO) and shall be completely knowledgeable in the techniques and use of equipment for safe and efficient tree removal. Bidders must provide a copy of the LTE and/or LTCO license with their bid proposal.
 
The successful bidder shall be the sole Contractor to perform this work. No sub-contracting of this work will be permitted.