HomeMy WebLinkAbout255190 AUTUMN TREE AND SHRUB CARE - CONTRACT - BID - 5665 2201854 TREE PRUNINGSERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and Autumn Tree Care, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Service
Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed
by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scooe of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance
with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of six (6) pages, and
incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services The services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within five (5) days following execution
of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than June 1, 2002. Time is of the
essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a writing
signed by the parties.
3. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations
by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, then
the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by such
cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service Provider must
provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from the onset of
such condition.
4. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained
herein, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written
notice of termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15)
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(8) Adequate barricades and warning devices shall be placed and flagpersons
shall be stationed as necessary for the safety of persons and vehicles.
(9) Qualified street and sidewalk warning devices shall be in position as required
at all times while work on this job is being performed.
(10) Whenever electric or telephone lines, gas lines, water lines, or other
improvements, public or private, will be implicated or jeopardized by any
authorized tree or shrub activity, the proper authorities of the utilities
involved or property owner involved shall be consulted prior to
performing any work activity and all requested precautions by any such
authority shall be complied with.
(11) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of planting,
cutting, trimming, pruning, removing, spraying or otherwise treating trees,
shrubs or vines within the City without first procuring a license therefore
from the City.
(12) All motor vehicles and other major equipment or any licensed person used
in conducting the licensed business shall be clearly identified with the name
of the licensee.
(13) The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary traffic control to
assure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Where necessary, the
traffic control shall be provided by and maintained by an ATSSA certified Traffic
Control Supervisor, TCS. All traffic control devices shall meet or exceed
the minimum standards set forth in the Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, MUTCD. The contractor must submit traffic control
plans and coordinate all traffic control with the City's Traffic Control
Coordinator. The traffic control plans must be submitted 72 hours prior
to starting tree operations and prior to any modification to the traffic
control plan. If the plan is not submitted and approved, or if the traffic
control devices are not provided according to the plan, the project will be
shut down immediately until the situation can be corrected. Flaggers must
be used to close the street and for one lane traffic operation. The flaggers
must be certified and under the supervision of a certified TCS.
(14) Sidewalks must be properly barricaded to protect pedestrians during actual tree
work operations.
7. Pre -Qualifying and Other Requirements
a. The contractor must have at least three (3) years experience of pruning trees similar in
size and conditions that are referenced in this bid.
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b. All contractor's must hold a current Arborist License with the City of Fort Collins in
order to bid on this project.
c. The successful bidder, or bidders, must obtain a current Climbing classification for
their arborist license prior to starting any work on this contract. City Forestry will
facilitate this process so that the agreed upon starting date will not be compromised.
d. All contractors' field crew supervisors must hold current Arborist Certification with
the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and provide their certification number
with this bid. At least one person with the ISA Arborist Certification will need to be
on -site at all times while work is occurring.
e. The contractor can dispose of or use brush and logs in any acceptable manner except
brush or logs of the elm genus Ulmus which must be hauled to the County Landfill.
Along with prices for each block, submit an estimate of how much time it will take to
prune each block (in days or weeks). Also estimate how many contract trees your
company can prune between the start date and June 1, 2002 if awarded the entire
contract for all three blocks.
g. The contractor is expected to fully cooperate and coordinate all work activities with
the Forestry representatives.
g. Failure to comply with any portion of this document shall be grounds for termination
of this contract.
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the insurance
coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work under this bid, the
Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance showing the type, amount, class of
operations covered, effective dates and date of expiration of policies, and containing substantially the
following statement:
"The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not be cancelled or materially altered, except after ten
(10) days written notice has been received by the City of Fort Collins."
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its option, may take
out and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such insurance as the City may deem proper
and may deduct the cost of such insurance from any monies which may be due or become due the
Service Provider under this Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named
as additional insureds on the Service Provider's general liability and automobile liability insurance
policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the
life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's employees engaged in work performed
under this agreement:
1. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by Colorado law.
2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident, $500,000 disease
aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain during the life of
this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance as will
provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury, including accidental death, as well as
for claims for property damage, which may arise directly or indirectly from the performance of
work under this Agreement. Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis.
The amount of insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less
than $500,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall be
responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work performed under this
Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the subcontractor's insurance.
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EXHIBIT C
STREET TREE PRUNING BID 2002
Old Fort Collins High
School Block
Area bound by Remington, Lake, and Pitkin
Address or Description
Species
Diameter
notes
price
6th tree west of Matthews on north side of
American Elm
3111
Lake
�- 5
8th tree west of Matthews on north side of
American Elm
25"
2S
Lake
1 Oth tree west of Matthews on north side of
American Elm
19"
Lake
1
14th tree west of Matthews on north side of
American Elm
36"
Lake
2 S
15th tree west of Matthews on north side of
American Elm
31"
Lake
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1st tree north of Lake on east side of
American Elm
32"
Remington (behind walk)
2nd tree north of Lake on east side of
American Elm
38"
Remington (behind walk)
4th tree north of Lake on east side of
Cottonwood
26"
q
115
Remington (behind walk)
6th tree north of Lake on east side of
Green Ash
11"
Remington (behind walk)
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7th tree north of Lake on east side of
American Elm
22"
Hollow in base of trunk
Remington (behind walk)
8th tree north of Lake on east side of
American Elm
29"
Remington (behind walk)
2 6
1 Ith tree north of Lake on east side of
American Elm
211,
Remington (behind walk)
2b S
12th tree north of Lake on east side of
American Elm
19"
Remington (behind walk)
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1 6 S
13th tree north of Lake on east side of
American Elm
32"
Remington (behind walk)
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14th tree north of Lake on east side of
American Elm
22"
Remington (behind walk)?
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1 st tree east of Remington on south side of
American Elm
24"
Pitkin
2nd tree east of Remington on south side of
American Elm
33.5"
Pitkin
3rd tree east of Remington on south side of
Pitkin
American Elm
35"
3
4th tree east of Remington on south side of
Pitkin
Green Ash
14"
6th tree east of Remington on south side of
Pitkin
American Elm
40"
3 00
7th tree east of Remington on south side of
Pitkin
American Elm
30.5"
300
8th tree east of Remington on south side of
Pitkin
American Elm
31"
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1 Oth tree east of Remington on south side
of Pitkin
American Elm
28"
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13th tree east of Remington on south side
of Pitkin
American Elm
26"
2 SV
15th tree east of Remington on south side
of Pitkin
American Elm
32"
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16th tree east of Remington on south side
of Pitkin
American Elm
32"
7 �S
17th tree east of Remington on south side
of Pitkin
American Elm
23"
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18th tree east of Remington on south side
of Pitkin
American Elm
45"
3 2 S-
Block Total:
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Estimated time to do
work:
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First Interstate Bank Block
Area bound by Mason, Oak, Olive, and Howes
Address or Description
Species
Diameter
notes
price
3rd tree east of Howes on south side of Oak
St.
American Elm
29"
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5th tree east of Howes on south side of Oak
St.
American Elm
31 "
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7th tree east of Howes on south side of Oak
]St.
American Elm
34.5"
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2 BS
2nd tree west of Mason on south side of
Oak St.
American Elm
27"
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I st tree west of Mason on south side of Oak
American Elm
45"
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St.
1st tree north of Olive on west side of
American Elm
29"
Mason
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4th tree west of Mason on north side of
American Elm
26.5"
2�s
Olive
5th tree west of Mason on north side of
American Elm
32"
Olive
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7th tree west of Mason on north side of
American Elm
26"
Olive
230
6th tree east of Howes on north side of
Green Ash
21
Olive
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5th tree east of Howes on north side of
Green Ash
27"
Olive
Z OS
2nd tree east of Howes on north side of
Green Ash
33"
Olive
3Z D
I st tree east of Howes on north side of
Green Ash
24"
Olive
Z $ O
I st tree north of Olive on east side of
American Elm
30"
Howes
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2nd tree north of Olive on east side of
American Elm
40"
315
Howes
3rd tree north of Olive on east side of
American Elm
39.5"
Howes
340
4th tree north of Olive on east side of
Green Ash
13"
Howes
12 S
5th tree north of Olive on cast side of
Green Ash
19"
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Howes
6th tree north of Olive on east side of
Green Ash
19"
Howes
65'
5th tree south of Oak St. on east side of
American Elm
40"
Howes
Z $ S
4th tree south of Oak St. on east side of
American Elm
32"
2 �S
Howes
3rd tree south of Oak St. on east side of
American Elm
33"
Howes
3C)o
2nd tree south of Oak St. on east side of
American Elm
28.5 "
3 Z0
Howes
1st tree south of Oak St. on east side of
American Elm
42 "
Howes
Block Total:
Estimated time to do
work:
Post Office Block
Area bound by Meldrum, Olive, Magnolia, and Howes
Address or Description
Species
Diameter
notes
price
2nd tree east of Meldrum on south side of
Olive
Honey Locust
181,
l O S
1 st tree south of Olive on west side of
Howes
Green Ash
24 "
z 157
2nd tree south of Olive on west side of
Howes
American Elm
3211
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3rd tree south of Olive on west side of
Howes
American Elm
52 "
3
5th tree south of Olive on west side of
Howes
Green Ash
30 "
2 Sd
6th tree south of Olive on west side of
Howes
American Elm
4411
3 $Q
1st tree north of Magnolia on west side of
Howes
American Elm
38 "
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1st tree west of Howes on north side of
Magnolia
Hackberry
24 "
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2nd tree west of Howes on north side of
Magnolia
American Elm
25 "
Z �S
4th tree west of Howes on north side of
Magnolia
American Elm
39 "
U
Z 10
5th tree west of Howes on north side of
Magnolia
Hackberry
25 "
Z ZS
6th tree west of Howes on north side of
Magnolia
Norway Maple
20.5 "
1 Z S
7th tree west of Howes on north side of
Magnolia
Norway Maple
1811
SS
3rd tree north of Magnolia on east side of
m
Meldru5th
Green Ash
181,
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tree north of Magnolia on east side of
Meldrum
Green Ash
33 "
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6th tree north of Magnolia on east side of
Meldrum
Green Ash
36 "
3U O
7th tree north of Magnolia on east side of
Meldrum
Green Ash
39 "
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8th tree north of Magnolia on east side of
Meldrum
American Elm
20.5 "
130
9th tree north of Magnolia on east side of
Meldrum
American Elm
22 "
I $5—
4th tree south of Olive on east side of
Meldrum
Green Ash
13 "
130
3rd tree south of Olive on east side of
Meldrum
American Elm
26 "
Z50
Block Total:
Estimated time to do
work:
6�yS
Estimated number of contract trees your company can
prune in the time frame specified:
MAR-25-2002 MON 12:41 PM HERPcQT-LEAVITT INS, FAX NO, 303 9'" 9926 P. 01/01
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(939- (303)939-9926:, ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTI I UPON THE CERTIFICATE
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rance Agency, Inc. HOLDER, THIS CERTIFICATE DO?S NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
27S South Main Street ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORC Ep BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Suite T08 INSURERS AFFC RDING COVERAGE
Longmont, CO 80501
lmmmb Autumn Tree Care, LC INSURER A: Transportation Insurance Co
913 E Prospect St INSURERB CNA Insurance Ccmpanies
Fort Collins, CO 8052S INSURERC: Pinnacol Assurarce
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ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CPI ITIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLL SIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE SEEN REDUCED BYI PAID CLAIMS.
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PC UCI16 BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
City of Fort Collins
EXPIRATION DATE THLREOF, THE ISEUNNG C ]MEANT WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
Purchasing Department
_ 30_DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CAR nFIGATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
John Stevens
POSE BUr FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL MNO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
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OF ANY IOMD UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGEI RS OR RFDRB$BHTATIVEB.
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days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage
prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
City:
City of Fort Collins, Purchasing
P.O. Box 580
Ft. Collins, CO 80522
Attn: John Stephen
Service Provider:
Autumn Tree Care, LLC
913 E. Prospect Rd.
Ft. Collins, CO 80525
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services
rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Service
Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's sole
right and remedy for such termination.
5. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service provider for the performance of this
Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, the sum of Eighteen Thousand
Four Hundred Eighty Dollars ($18,480.00) (Cost Breakdown is attached Exhibit C).
6. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the work,
its representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests
concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
7. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider
are those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins.
The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's
compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or
benefits or for any other purpose.
8. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement based
on the special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be considered as
an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall neither assign any
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responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior written
consent of the City.
9. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for any
of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided
to the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this
Agreement.
10. Warranty.
(a) Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be
performed with the highest degree of competence and care in
accordance with accepted standards for work of a similar nature.
(b) Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment
incorporated into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the
most suitable grade of their respective kinds for their intended use, and
all workmanship shall be acceptable to City.
(c) Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work,
provided under this Agreement, except City -furnished materials,
equipment and labor, against defects and nonconformances in design,
materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with
the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final
acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were
furnished or performed by Service Provider or by any of its
subcontractors of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any
such defect or nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall
be redesigned, repaired or replaced by Service Provider in a manner and
at a time acceptable to City.
11. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a
material element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform
according to the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
12. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party
shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the
default remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the
Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific
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performance; or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non -defaulting
party commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party
shall be liable to the non -defaulting party for the non -defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees
and costs incurred because of the default.
13. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs,
personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
14. Indemnity/Insurance. a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees against and from any and all actions,
suits, claims, demands or liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to
or death of any person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or
occurring in connection with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service
Provider shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional
insured under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit B,
consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The
Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director of
Purchasing and Risk Management, P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 one copy of a
certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance company acceptable
to the City.
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15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
16. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this
Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
B. D �
Jame B O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Direc of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date: 3 /L6 /P Z
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Autumn Tree Care, LLC
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CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date: //%c L 1, z 0 v Z
ATTEST: (Corporate Seal)
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT A
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
STREET TREE PRUNING BID 2002
Post Office Block
First Interstate Bank Block
Old Fort Collins High School Block
1. job Description
Perform a complete prune on all, or a portion, of 73 street trees on City right-of-way in
three separate blocks. A block is defined as an entire square block bounded by four
streets. The Post Office Block is bounded by Olive on the north, Magnolia on the south,
Meldrum on the west and Howes on the east. The First Interstate Bank block is bounded
by Mason on the east, Oak on the north, Howes on the west and Olive on the south.
The Old Ft. Collins High School block is bounded by Remington on the west, Pitkin on
the north, Lake on the south and Matthews on the east.
Location and description of each tree are listed on the attached bid sheets. A price per
each tree listed is required, as well as section totals for each block and a grand total for all
three blocks. This bid will be awarded based on low responsive, responsible bid per
block as well as ability to complete the project within the given time frame.
2. General Information
City Forestry staff will assist all bidders in locating trees on job site.
The starting date of this job shall be decided by mutual agreement between the Assistant
City Forester and the contractor. Job completion must occur on or before June 1, 2002.
3. Specifications Pertaining to Tree Removals
a. In the event a tree is determined to be in need of removal rather than pruning, these
removal specifications will be adhered to.
b. Completely remove trees, leaving the stump as low to the ground as possible.
c. Properly dispose of all logs, limbs, and brush from each removal.
d. Contact Assistant City Forester to arrange starting time.
e. Standards of Workmanship for Tree Removal:
(1) Cleanup of branches, logs and other debris resulting from tree removals shall
be promptly accomplished. The work area shall be kept safe at all times until the
cleanup operation is completed. Under no condition shall the accumulation of
brush, limbs, logs or other debris be allowed to result in a hazard condition.
(2) Under no condition shall it be considered proper to leave any severed or partially
cut limbs in the upper portion of any tree being removed after the tree workers
leave the scene of the operation.
(3) Whenever large tree sections are being cut in a treetop which may endanger
anyone or property, such materials shall be secured by ropes and lowered safely
in a controlled manner.
(4) At least one responsible tree worker shall serve to coordinate safe operations on
the ground at all times when work operations are in progress.
(5) Winch trucks should not be tied to trees or utility poles in the process of tree
removal or otherwise be used for the purpose of securing anchorage or leverage
while removing other trees or portions thereof.
(6) All elm wood (of the Ulmus species) shall be hauled immediately to the Larimer
County Landfill for proper disposal.
4. Specific Requirements Pertaining to the Pruning of Trees
a. No tree shall be cut in such a manner that it's health or eventual safety will be
impaired. Exceptions will be made only in cases of tree pruning or removal for
emergency relief of immediate danger to persons or property. Any such emergency
procedures must be reported promptly to the Assistant City Forester with plans for
completion or follow-up work submitted for approval.
b. A drop -crotch cut removes the terminal portion of a stem or branch. This type of cut
is used to maintain height, correct storm damage, suppress competing limbs and to
reduce the perimeter of a crown. The cut is made back to a living side branch that is
at least 1/3 (minimum) to'h (optimal) the diameter of the cut branch. Such cuts shall
be considered proper only when such remaining limb is vigorous enough to maintain
adequate foliage to produce woody growth capable of closing the trimming cut within
a reasonable period of time.
c. A thinning cut removes a branch back to its parent stem or the trunk. The purpose is
to reduce canopy density and eliminate conflicts or competition between limbs. Such
cuts shall be considered proper only when the natural bark protection zone is not
breached, nor a stub left.
d. Crown topping, heading, tipping or rounding -over shall be considered improper
pruning methods and will not be employed to any degree on this project.
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e. All final tree trimming cuts shall be made in such a manner as to favor the earliest
possible closing of the wound by natural callous growth. Flush cuts shall not be made.
Flush cuts are defined as pruning cuts made to the inside of the branch collar. All
final cuts should be made just outside the natural branch collar.
f. Tree limbs shall be removed and controlled in such a manner as to cause no damage to
other parts of the tree or to other plants or property.
g. All cutting tools and saws used in making tree trimming cuts shall be kept adequately
sharpened to result in final cuts with a smooth wood surface and secure bark
remaining around the perimeter of the cut.
h. Whenever trimming cuts are to be made while removing limbs too large to hold
securely in one hand during the cutting operation, the limb shall be cut off first one to
two feet beyond the intended final cut. Then the final cut shall be made in a manner
to prevent unnecessary tearing back of the bark and wood.
5. Complete Prune
a. Description of "Complete Prune": This operation of tree trimming shall consist of the
general removal of dead, dying, diseased, damaged, conflicting, broken, and structurally
unsound limbs to improve the overall health, safety, structure and aesthetics of each
tree.
b. Specifications:
(1) Properly remove all dead, dying or weakened branches of }/a inch or greater
diameter.
(2) Remove all broken branches or any loose branches lodged in the tree.
(3) Remove any live branches which interfere with the tree's structural strength
and healthful development, which will include the following:
(a) Limbs which rub and abrade a more important branch.
(b) Limbs of weak structure which are not important to the framework of
the tree.
(c) Limbs forming multiple or co -dominant leaders, particularly those that have
junctures with included bark. Select the best leader and suppress or remove
those limbs that compete with that leader.
(d) Limbs which, if allowed to grow, would wedge in the junction of more
important branches.
(e) Limbs with twigs and foliage that obstruct the development of a more desirable
branch.
(f) Smaller limbs and twigs near the end of supporting branches which contribute
to too much weight or wind resistance at the branch end.
(g) Undesirable suckers and water sprouts in the bottom 1/3 of the crown.
(h) Selective removal of stubs or broken limbs back to developing leaders and
suppression or removal of limbs that compete with the developing leader.
(i) Remove or drop -crotch prune branches which project beyond the symmetrical
form of the canopy.
6. Standards for Workmanship
a. General Standards for Workmanship
(1) Authorized work in this job neither expresses nor implies a right to violate
any law of the land while in process of performing such work.
(2) All such work shall be conducted in a manner as to cause the least possible
interference with or annoyance to other.
(3) Inadequately or improperly trained personnel shall not be utilized for
work on or with trees or shrubs beyond their known capacity or ability to
perform properly or safely.
(4) A qualified supervisor shall be present at all times when work is being
performed except that he may be absent for short periods during the day
when necessary because of emergencies or other urgent matters.
(5) Any injury to persons or damages to any improvement, tree, shrub or
structure while working on this job shall be promptly reported to the
Assistant City Forester.
(6) Any use of tools or equipment in unsafe conditions or any application of
techniques or methods deemed unsafe to life, limb or property is
forbidden.
(7) Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be allowed to pass through the work
areas only under conditions of safety and with as little inconvenience and
delay as possible.
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