Specifications include, but are not limited to: Tree Trimming/Removal – Specifications: 1. The bidder will contact all utilities that have overhead utility lines in the vicinity of the trees to be removed or trimmed. The bidder will make the necessary arrangements with the employees of the utilities in order to ensure that no utility lines are damaged. 2. The bidder will contact Iowa One Call at 1-800-292-8989 to have all utility lines located before beginning any work. 3. The bidder will furnish and use barricades to warn pedestrians and automobiles in areas where they will be working. The bidder shall not close any street without first giving at least a 48-hour notice to and gaining the approval of the police chief and public works director. Maquoketa public works department will NOT provide assistance with traffic control. TYPE III BARRICADES must be used to close off the block where the work is taking place along with orange cones. The street where the work is taking place will be closed during the tree removal operation. 4. The bidder will only work on those trees that have been marked for removal or trimming. Trees scheduled for removal will be numbered with white paint on the tree unless otherwise noted. Trees have been marked. 5. Bidder will be responsible for all clean up and removal of all wood and debris to a privatelyowned and properly zoned location. CLEAN UP OF WOOD AND DEBRIS MUST BE COMPLETED AT THE END OF EACH DAY. 6. Bidders with questions should call City Hall (652-2484) and City Staff will contact the public works director. 7. The bidder will be held responsible for any property damage caused by their work. Stump Removal – Specifications: 1. Bid price is to include removal of stumps to a depth no less than six (6) inches below grade. The contractor will be responsible for removing all grindings and debris from the hole of the removed stump. The City will be responsible for back filling the holes of the removed stumps. 2. If the adjoining sidewalk must be removed to perform the tree removal/stump grinding operation, please contact public works beforehand so arrangements can be made to remove the sidewalk.
