HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 5936 COTTONWOOD TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL 24207ADDENDUM No. 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of Bid: 5936 Cottonwood Treee Pruning & Removal
OPENING DATE: 3:00 P.M. (Our Clock) September 12, 2005
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above,
the following changes are hereby made.
CHANGE: Bid Opening Date: 3:00 P.M. (Our Clock) September 12, 2005
Please include the ISA Arborist Certification Number on the bid schedule.
If you have any questions contact John Stephen, CPPO, CPPB, Senior Buyer, at 970-221-6777.
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT
ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN
RECEIVED.
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a. The contractor must have at least three (3) years experience of removing trees
larger than 30 inches in diameter, or have successfully completed a job similar to
this bid in size and conditions in the past three (3) years.
b. Cooperate with the Assistant City Forester in all aspects of this work.
c. All contractors must hold a current Arborist License with the City of Fort Collins.
d. All contractors' field crew supervisors must be current on their ISA Arborist
Certification. At least one person with the ISA Arborist Certification will need to
be on -site at all times while removal or pruning work is occurring.
e. Successful bidder must be able to safely complete the work within 10 working
days. Once work begins, it will be expected to continue until completed without
interruption. It is up to the contractor to ensure this deadline is met by
designating enough equipment and staff to complete the job. Failure to meet the
time requirement may result in the cancellation of the contract. The time
requirement may be modified under certain conditions as determined by the
Assistant City Forester and the contractor.
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SERVICES 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 , 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. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance
with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of _ ( ) page[s], and
incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit
"B", consisting of ( ) page[s], and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within
( ) days following
execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . 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.
4. Contract Period. [Option 1] This Agreement shall commence upon the date of
execution shown on the signature page of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect
for one (1) year, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City,
the Agreement may be extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the rates provided with
written notice to the Professional mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to contract end.
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4. Contract Period. [Option 2] This Agreement shall commence , 200_, and
shall continue in full force and effect until , 200_, unless sooner terminated as herein
provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for additional one
year periods not to exceed _ (_) additional one year periods. Renewals and pricing changes
shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. The Denver Boulder Greeley CPIU published
by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office will be used as a guide. Written notice of
renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to
contract end.
5. 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.
[Early Termination clause here as an option.
6. 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) 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:
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Service Provider:
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.
7. 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 Dollars
($ ) [Option Cost Breakdown is attached Exhibit "C"]
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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
responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the prior written
consent of the City.
11. 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.
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12. 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.
13. 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.
14, 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 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.
15. 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
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representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
16, 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 _, consisting of (_)
pages[s], 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
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19. Special Provisions. [Optional] Special provisions or conditions relating to the
services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit _, consisting of
n
( ) page[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By:
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
[Insert Corporation's name] or
[Insert Partnership name] or
[Insert individual's name]
Doing business as [insert name of business]
By:
PRINT NAME
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
ATTEST: (Corporate Seal)
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. 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:
i. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by Colorado
law.
ii. 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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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
INVITATION TO BID
Cit cat Fort Collins BID #5936
COTTONWOOD TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL
BID OPENING: 3:00 p.m. (our clock) September 8, 2005
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director of Purchasing and Risk
Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522, at the
time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are to be
sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2Id Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is
P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580.
Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 3:00 p.m. (our clock), September 8,
2005.
A pre -bid meeting will be held September 1, 2005 at 10:00 am, at the Parks Maintenance
Shop, 413 S Bryan, Ft Collins, CO.
Questions concerning the scope of the bid should be directed to Project Manager Ralph Zentz,
Assistant City Forester, at (970) 221-6302.
Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to John Stephen, CPPO, CPPB,
Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6775.
A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at:
https:llsecure2.fcqov.com/bsollogin.'sp.
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a
copy of the Bid.
Special Instructions
All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal
capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour set
for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to enter
into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name from the City
of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening. The City may
also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must be held firm for a period of
forty-five (45) days after bid openings.
Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications contained
in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification must be
accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid.
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly
identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal.
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City.
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable.
Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable
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Bidders not responding to this bid will be removed from our automated vendor listing for the subject
commodities.
The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a total
bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or reject
any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: no officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a
financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision -
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be
rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or
is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All freight
charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal.
Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and not
entered as separate pricing on the proposal form.
Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance with
the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions is available for review in the Purchasing
Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions.
Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and reported
to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is genuine and is
not a collusive or sham bid.
Bid results: for information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed, self -stamped
envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in our office 7 days after
the bid opening.
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J mes B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
ire for of Purchasing and Risk Management
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
COTTONWOOD TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL
BID #5936
BID OPENING: September 8, 2005, 3:00 p.m. (our clock)
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR
COTTONWOOD TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY
REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS:
The City of Fort Collins is requesting bids for removal of two hazardous cottonwood trees and
performance of safety prunes on 14 cottonwood trees located in the City Right -of -Way at two
locations. The trees to be removed are marked with fluorescent pink paint at the base. Please
provide a price to remove each cottonwood that is on the list to prune. The purpose for a removal
price is with cottonwood trees of this age and size, we often do not see the all the defects in the
crowns and removal may be necessary. If removal is necessary, the time frame for the job will be
shifted accordingly. Do not include stump grinding prices.
Contractors will provide a price for providing traffic control. Traffic control must conform and comply
with all City, State and Federal rules and regulations. Traffic control plans must be submitted and
approved by the City of Fort Collins Traffic Department. Work must be completed by December 15,
2005.
Awarded contractor must enter into the attached service agreement and provide the required
insurance (Exhibit B).
A pre -bid meeting will be held September 1, 2005 at 10:00 am, at the Parks Maintenance Shop,
413 S Bryan, Ft Collins, CO.
Any technical questions regarding this bid should be directed to Ralph Zentz, Assistant City
Forester, at (970) 221-6302.
Any purchasing questions or inquiries regarding this bid should be directed to: John Stephen,
CPPO, CPPB, Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6775.
BID 5936 BID SCHEDULE
Timberline and Willow Springs Way
Address or Description
Species
Diameter
Cost to Cost to
Prune Remove
1 st Cottonwood N of Willow Springs
Way
on W side of Timberline
Cottonwood
55"
2nd Cottonwood N of Willow Springs
Way
on W side of Timberline
Cottonwood
63"
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3rd Cottonwood N of Willow Springs
Way
on W side of Timberline
Cottonwood
45"
4th Cottonwood N of Willow Springs
Way
on W side of Timberline
Cottonwood
60"
5th Cottonwood N of Willow Springs
Way
on W side of Timberline
Cottonwood
45"
6th Cottonwood N of Willow Springs
Way
on W side of Timberline
Cottonwood
1 65"
7th Cottonwood N of Willow Springs
Way
on W side of Timberline
Cottonwood
61"
8th Cottonwood N of Willow Springs
Way
on W side of Timberline
Cottonwood
60"
9th Cottonwood N of Willow Springs Way on W side of Timberline
Cottonwood
67"
TOTAL IN WORDS
Timberline Bid Totals
DOLLARS
W. Mountain
Cost to Cost to
Address or Description Species Diameter Prune Remove
811 W Mountain Cottonwood 1 59"
TOTAL IN WORDS DOLLARS
S. Lemay Avenue by Parkwood
Address or Description
Species
Diameter
Cost to Cost to
Prune Remove
1 st Cottonwood N of Heatherwood on E side of Lemay
Cottonwood
60"
2nd Cottonwood N of Heatherwood on E side of Lemay
Cottonwood
60"
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Only
1st large Cottonwood N of Parkwood on E side of Lemay
Cottonwood
64"
2nd lar a Cottonwood N of Parkwood on E side of Lemay
Cottonwood
72"
2000 S. Lemay Avenue Church south tree
I CottonwoodLq
2001 S. Lemay Avenue (Church) north tree
Cottonwood
TOTAL IN WORDS
Lemay Avenue Bid
DOLLARS
FIRM NAME
Are you a Corporation, Partnership, DBA, LLC, or PC
SIGNATURE:
ADDRESS:
PHONE/FAX:
EMAIL:
NAME(s) & CERTIFICATION NUMBER(s) OF CERTIFIED ARBORIST(s) TO WORK ON THIS PROJECT:
COTTONWOOD TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL BID
South Timberline and Kechter Rd.,
Parkwood Meadows and 811 W. Mountain Avenue
' Summer 2005
1. Job Description
Remove two hazardous cottonwood trees and perform safety prunes on 14 cottonwood trees
located in the City Right -of -Way at three locations. The first location will have 8 trees to prune and
one to remove. The trees are on the west side of S. Timberline Road beginning just north of Willow
Springs Drive and proceeding north about a quarter of a mile. The second location is along S.
Lemay Avenue starting at Heatherwood and Lemay and proceeding north to the church at 2000 S.
Lemay. The second cottonwood north of Heatherwood will be removed; the other five cottonwoods
will be pruned. The final location is at 811 W. Mountain Avenue and the cottonwood there will
receive a safety prune. The trees to be removed are marked with fluorescent pink paint at the
base. Note: you will be asked to provide a price to remove each cottonwood that is on the list to
prune. Do not include stump grinding prices. The purpose of this is that with cottonwood trees of
this age and size, we often do not see the all the defects in the crowns and removal may be
necessary. If removal is necessary, the time frame for the job will be shifted accordingly.
Contractors will provide a price for providing traffic control. Traffic control must conform and comply
with all City, State and Federal rules and regulations. Traffic control plans must be submitted and
approved by the City of Fort Collins Traffic Department (Syl Mirales).
2. General Information
In order to be eligible to provide a quote for this job, each company must have at least one
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist on staff. At least one ISA certified
arborist must be present at the job sites during all pruning and removal work. Companies that
cannot meet these requirements will be disqualified and not considered for this contract.
City Forestry staff will assist all bidders in locating trees on job sites
The starting date of this job shall be decided by mutual agreement between the Assistant City
Forester and the contractors. Job completion must occur on or before December 15, 2005.
A good working relationship between the City and contractors is essential in making this contract
work smoothly. The City of Fort Collins has the directive to maximize the amount of work for the
lowest cost without sacrificing quality. If problems or conflicts arise, we ask that you air your
concerns in a professional way through the Assistant City Forester or the City Purchasing
Department.
3. Standards Pertaining to Tree Removal
a. Completely remove tree, leaving the stump as close to the ground as possible.
Final stump height shall be inspected and approved by City Forestry staff.
b. Properly dispose of all logs, limbs, and brush from each removal.
c. Contact Assistant City Forester to coordinate all work including the start date.
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4. Standards Pertaining to Pruning
a. No tree shall be cut in such a manner that its health or long-term structural
integrity will be compromised. Exceptions will be made in an emergency relief
situation where an immediate danger to persons or property exists. Any such
emergency procedure must be reported promptly to the Assistant City Forestry
with plans for completion or follow-up work submitted for approval.
b. When tree trimming cuts are made to a side limb, such remaining limb must
possess a basal thickness of at least 113 of the diameter of the pruning wound.
Such a cut shall be considered proper only when such remaining limb is vigorous
enough to maintain adequate foliage. Adequate foliage is essential so that the
tree can produce new woody and callous growth to close the pruning wound
within a reasonable period of time.
c. All final tree pruning cuts shall be made in such a manner as to favor the earliest
possible covering of the wound by natural wood and callous growth. Flush cuts
below the natural branch collar shall not be made. All final cuts should be made
just outside the natural branch collar.
d. Tree limbs shall be removed in a controlled manner so as to cause no damage to
the tree in which you are working, or to persons or property.
e. All cutting tools used in making a pruning cut shall be kept sharp enough so that
the final cut will have a smooth wood surface and secure bark remaining around
the entire perimeter of the cut.
f. Whenever a pruning cut is made while removing limbs too large to hold securely
in one hand during the cutting operation, that limb shall be undercut one to two
feet beyond the branch juncture. A top cut going clear through the limb should be
made a few inches farther out from the undercut. The final cut shall be made
along the branch collar in a manner that will prevent tearing of the bark.
5. Safety Prune Specifications
a. A Safety Prune deals primarily with the general removal of those dead or living
branches that pose a threat to public safety and welfare.
b. Properly remove all dead or weakened branches of a large enough diameter to
cause significant damage if they were to fall in an uncontrolled manner. For the
purposes of this bid, remove significantly cracked or hollow limbs and dead wood
down to and including V diameter.
c. Remove all broken branches or any loose branches lodged in the tree.
d. Remove any live branches which interfere with the tree's structural strength and
healthful development which will include, but are not limited to, the following:
i. Limbs which rub and abrade a more important branch.
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ii. Limbs of weak structure which are not important to the framework of the
tree.
e. All final cuts shall be made flush to the remaining branch collar or bark ridge on
the trunk of the tree. Extremely deep cuts which produce excessively wide
wounds or weaken the tree shall not be made.
6. Standards of Workmanship for Tree Removal and Pruning
a. Cleanup of branches, logs and other debris resulting from tree removals and
pruning 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
hazardous condition.
b. Under no condition shall it be considered proper to leave any severed or partially
cut limbs in any tree being removed or pruned after the tree workers leave the
work site.
c. Whenever large tree sections are being cut in a tree which may endanger people
or property, such materials shall be secured and lowered safely in a controlled
manner. All infrastructures, including turf, landscaped areas, sidewalks, drive-
ways, etc... should be inspected by the successful contractor and the Assistant
City Forester prior to the start of work. Any damage to infrastructure that may
occur due to removal or pruning activities, or from equipment being driven or
parked, will be the contractor's responsibility to repair and correct. Irrigation
systems are considered a part of the infrastructure.
d. At least one responsible tree worker shall serve to coordinate safe operations on
the ground at all times when work operations are in progress. An ISA Certified
Arborist must be present at all times when removal or pruning work is being
carried out. However, clean up operations such as chipping, loading, sweeping
and using a blower to clean up debris may be exempted from this requirement.
e. 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 or pruning other trees or portions thereof.
7. General Standards for Workmanship
a. 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.
b. All such work shall be conducted in a manner so as to cause the least possible
interference with or annoyance to adjacent residents or users of the public right-
of-way.
c. Inadequately or improperly trained personnel shall not be utilized for work on or
with trees beyond their known capacity or ability to perform properly or safely.
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d. An ISA Certified Arborist shall be present at all times when work is being
performed.
e. 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.
f. 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.
g. 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.
h. Adequate barricades and warning devices shall be placed and flag persons shall
be stationed as necessary for the safety of persons and vehicles.
i. If traffic control will be sub -contracted, the arborist company performing the work
is responsible for contacting and setting a schedule with a traffic control
company. If the arborist company will be providing their own traffic control, all
rules of the land must be followed and staff with the proper qualifications,
certifications and training must be utilized at all times.
j. Sidewalks must be properly barricaded to protect pedestrians during actual
removal operations. Use ground personnel to stop pedestrians as needed.
k. Qualified street and sidewalk warning devices shall be in position as required at
all times while work on this job is being performed. The City will not provide
traffic control.
I. The contractor will be responsible for keeping the work areas safe in terms of
allowing pedestrians or bike riders through. Diverting foot and bike traffic is
preferred.
m. 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.
n. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of planting, cutting,
trimming, and pruning, removing, spraying or otherwise treating trees, within the
City without first procuring a license therefore from the City.
o. 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.
8. Other Requirements
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