Section 1.0 Scope These specifications require the furnishing of all materials, tools, equipment, labor, supervision, supplies, and transportation necessary to trim or remove trees, brush, and perform other utility forestry services including right of way clearing, and at such time and place as may be designated by authorized representatives of COA. Section 2.0 Bidder’s Qualifications 2.1 Bids will be accepted only from well-established (no less than five (5) years previous experience) and qualified licensed contractors trained and experienced in the clearing of power line right of ways and tree trimming that have been approved by COA as a Qualified Contractor. No bid will be considered from any Contractor unless he or she is known to be skilled and has been engaged in work of a character and scope consistent with these bid specifications. 2.2 Bidders must show that their equipment and facilities are sufficient, and their workload so arranged as to meet the schedules called for by the Contract without relying on subcontracting any work to others. In order to aid COA in determining the responsibility of any Bidder, the Bidder shall furnish evidence, satisfactory to COA, of the Bidder's qualifications, experience and familiarity with work of the character specified and his or her financial ability to properly prosecute the proposed work to completion. Section 3.0 Principles and Definitions A. "COA" shall mean the City of Alcoa Electric Department or other City Department employing the services of this Contract. From time to time, COA may act under the Contract through its authorized officers and employees. The word "Owner" shall refer to COA. B. "Contractor" shall mean the successful Bidder to whom a Contract is awarded. C. "Work" and/or “Contract Work” shall refer to everything agreed to be done and furnished by the Contractor including all supervision, supplies, labor, transportation and equipment together with all responsibilities and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents.
