Specifications include, but are not limited to: Part A: Emergency Work: Contractor will respond with necessary equipment to rectify emergency work posing imminent threat and danger to public safety within (2) two hours’ time. Services provided will be covered 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Public Works will take necessary action to safe guard the area until the arrival of the contracted crew and provide the necessary assist of safety to the contractor with town staff or a police detail. If it is determined that a crane work is the only and safest option to complete the required work; it will be agreed to by the Public Works Director before doing so.; Part B: As-Needed Tree Removal: Conduct tree removal for the Town of Salem Municipal Services Department as needed for the duration of the Contract. At various times and at various locations in Salem the Contractor will be tasked with tree removal services. To the greatest degree possible, trees will be grouped together by street or neighborhood; however this level of coordination is not guaranteed. The contractor has 30 days to remove the trees/work provided in list format from date of receipt. Requests to exceed 30 days must be agreed to by Public Works and only after reviewing the extenuating circumstances to deem if appropriate. Tree removal will be paid per tree removed. Trimming and chipping for street tree maintenance should be considered bucket truck and chipper day crew. The Town may request for trimming by a certified arborist for specific locations on Town property and throughout. If it is determined that a crane work is the only and safest option to complete the required work; it will be agreed to by the Public Works Directorbefore doing so. This item shall also include stump removal at various times and locations in Salem through the duration of the contract. Stump removal Work shall be completed with grinding operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all grinding debris. Stump grinding when/if needed as directed by Public Works. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all grinding debris. Should stump removal require removal other than grinding, the Contractor shall be compensated labor and equipment rates which will be negotiated as-needed.; Part C: Emergency Operations: Conduct emergency tree removal operations within the Town right-of-ways and on Town lands during or immediately following a natural disaster such as a hurricane, microburst, or severe winter weather. The selected Contractor shall be ready to work within 24-hours of a call from the Salem Municipal Services Department. The Owner shall designate one or more temporary staging sites for the Contractor to use prior to disposal.
