HomeMy WebLinkAbout515011 AFM TREE SERVICES 113664 JORDANS TREE - CONTRACT - BID - 7473 TREE WORK - BLOCK PRUNING & REMOVALSERVICES 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 Jordan's Tree Moving & Maintenance, Inc., 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 ten (10)
pages and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence March 11, 2013, and shall
continue in full force and effect until March 14, 2014, 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 four (4) additional one year periods. Renewals and pricing
changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. The Denver Boulder Greeley
CPIIJ 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.
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
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4. Specifications Pertaining to 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 reduction pruning cut removes the terminal portion of a stem or branch. This type of
cut is used to maintain height, correct storm damage, subordinate competing limbs and
to reduce the perimeter of a crown. The cut is made back to a living side branch that is
at least''/J (minimum) to''/2 (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 pruning cut within a
reasonable period of time. Aesthetic considerations may cause an exception when the
contractor and City Forestry representative agree that a limb that does not meet the
criteria should be retained.
c. A thinning pruning 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, lion's tailing, tipping or rounding -over shall be considered
improper pruning methods and shall not be employed to any degree unless specifically
required by City Forestry. The exception is that a one year old shoot may be headed
back to a bud where appropriate.
e. All final tree trimming cuts shall be made in such a manner as to favor the earliest
possible closure 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 without leaving a stub.
Exceptions to this rule will be used as needed when repairing broken branches that have
already violated the integrity of the branch collar.
f. In conducting tree pruning operations, all work shall be performed using methods and
equipment in such a manner so as to avoid and prevent damage to other plants (except
minor damage to turf), properties, structures or persons. The ANSI Z133.1 for
Arboricultural Operations — Safety Requirements is the industry -developed national
consensus safety standard. ANSI Z133.1 shall be referenced by the City Forester in
interpreting this specification
g. All cutting tools and saws used in making tree pruning 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.
Whenever pruning cuts are to be made while removing limbs too large to hold securely
in one hand during the cutting operation, the limb should be cut using a three -cut
method. The first cut will be an under -cut made one to two feet beyond the intended final
cut. The second cut should be beyond the under -cut and remove the limb from that
point out. The final cut shall be made at the branch collar and in such a manner as to
prevent unnecessary tearing back of the bark and wood.
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5. Description of Complete Prune:
a. A complete prune 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 % inch or greater
diameter.
2) Thinning is a component of a complete prune and shall consist of selective
pruning to reduce density of live branches. The result should be an even
distribution of branches on individual limbs extending to each branch tip, and
throughout the crown. Branch tips, down to approximately''/2 inch in diameter,
should be included in the thinning process to reduce the chance of excess
loading. The inch diameter criteria may vary by job.
3) Remove all broken branches or any loose branches lodged in the tree
4) Remove any live branches which interfere with the tree's structural strength and
healthy development which will include, but is not limited to, the following:
a) Limbs which rub and abrade a more important branch.
b) Limbs of weak structure which are not important to the structural or aesthetic
framework of the tree.
c) Limbs forming multiple or co -dominant leaders, particularly those that are five
(5) inches or less in diameter, and have junctures with included bark. Select
the best leader and subordinate 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 where more than one scaffold branch arise from the
same area of the trunk. An example would be where three scaffold branches
arise in close proximity to each other on the trunk so that there is very little
room for proper branch collar development as each branch grows in
diameter.
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 excessive weight or wind resistance at the branch end, or prevent
adequate light penetration to the interior of the canopy.
g) Undesirable adventitious shoots, suckers and water sprouts in the bottom 1/3
of the crown.
h) Remove stubs or broken limbs back to developing branches or leaders.
i) Subordinate or remove limbs that compete with the developing leader or a
more desirable branch.
j) Selectively prune branches which project significantly beyond the
symmetrical form of the canopy.
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6. Standards for Workmanship
A. General Standards for Workmanship
1) Authorized work from this bid 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 minimize interference with or
annoyance to others.
3) Inadequately or improperly trained personnel, including sub -contractors, 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 arborist with the appropriate ISA certification credentials 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. Such periods of absence must be communicated (preferably prior
to the absence) to the Assistant City Forester or other appropriate Forestry staff
as soon as possible. Any other exceptions to this standard must be pre -approved
by the Forestry representative. It is the intent of this standard to ensure that a
highly qualified arborist is present at all times when pruning or removal work is
being performed. The ISA Tree Worker/Climbing Specialist certification requires
that the holder of the certification be trained in: 1) aerial rescue methods; 2) First
Aid; and 3) CPR. Persons who have obtained the general Arborist Certification
have demonstrated that they are very familiar with arboriculture practices and
they should be able to ensure high quality work and safety on site.
5) Any injury to persons or damages to any improvement, property, plant or structure while
working on this job shall be promptly reported to the Assistant City Forester. It shall be
the responsibility of the contractor to make proper restoration and/or repairs
when damages do occur.
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. Inspection of tools and
equipment to ensure that they are in safe and operable condition shall be the duty of
each successful contractor. The City will not be held liable for the condition of any
contractor's tools or equipment.
7) The contractor may be required to coordinate traffic control for some jobs. The City of
Fort Collins Traffic Division will provide traffic control as needed for the work covered by
this bid. The contractor will not be responsible for paying the traffic control costs,
but use of traffic control should be pre -approved by City Forestry. It is critical to
coordinate effective use of traffic control so that efficiency and economy are
maximized.
8) During all tree work operations, adequate staff, barricades and warning devices shall be
utilized as necessary or specified by code for the continual safety of persons and
vehicles in or near the work zone.
9) Whenever utilities or other facilities/improvements, public or private, will be implicated or
jeopardized by any authorized tree or shrub work, the proper authorities of the utility,
facility and/or property owner involved shall be consulted prior to performing any work.
All requested precautions by any such authority shall be complied with.
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10) It shall be unlawful for any business to engage in the business of cutting, trimming,
pruning, or removing trees, where such work must occur at a height of ten (10) feet or
greater above the ground, within City limits without first procuring an Arborist License
from the City Forester.
11) All motor vehicles and other major equipment of any licensed person used in conducting
the licensed business shall be clearly identified with the name and phone number of the
licensee.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
BID SCHEDULE - BLOCK 2
Block
Number
Address
Location
Group
Common Name
DBH
Height
Cost
2
601 STOVERST
On M1d!e
Elm
Siberian ehn
25.0
0.0
bid on mmorel list
2
611STOVER ST
Ash
Green ash
34.0
60.0
Gao'
2
615 STOVER ST
Ash
Green ash
16.0
45.0
2
619STOVERST
Hackberry
Common hackberry
34.0
65.0
.J$c`
2
621STOVERST
Ash
Green ash
11.0
25.0
2
625STOVERST
Maple
Sihermaple
41.0
65.0
3 �S
2
625STOVERST
Hacidlerry
Common hackberry
31.0
50.0
31U
2
625 STONER ST
b'1,Q
Hackberry
Common hackberry h 51t
32.0
50.0
2
633 Skner
Ash
Green ash
25.0
60.0
3 I 0
2
624 E LAUREL ST
on Sim
Maple
Siher maple
5.0
20.0
� a "-
2
624 E LAUREL ST
on Laurel St
Oaks
But oak
13.0
35.0
3a
2
624 E LAUREL ST
on Laurel St
Maple
Shermap!e
20.0
35.0
�el
w
2
624 EPAIREL ST
on Laurel St
Oaks
But oak
13.0
35.0
60-
2
604ELAUREL ST
istWofalley
Ash
Green ash
17.0
55.0
?(T
2
604 E LAUREL ST
2nd W.Of alley
Maple
Norwaymaple
20.0
35.0
J
2
650 SMITH ST
Oaks
Chinkapin oak
4.0
15.0
it
2
650 SMITH ST
Maple
Norwaymaple
27.0
40.0
2
650 SPAITH ST
Hackberry
Common hackbeny
8.0
35.0
2
650 SMITH ST
Ash
Green ash
35A
70.0J-
2
650 SMITH ST
Elm
American elm
38.0
80.0
9v
2
646 SMITH ST
Ash
Green ash
29.0
65.0
2
646SPAITHST
Ash
Green ash
38.0
65.0
2
642SMITH ST
Linden
LiW*af(European)linden
10.0
45.0
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2
638SMITH ST
Elm
Siberienelm
30.0
70.0
2
638 SMITH ST
Elm
Siberian ehn
40.0
94.1
3 d -
2
630 SMITH ST
Elm
Siberian elm
38.0
75.0
7j ;1.t1 -
2
630 SMITH ST
S.Tree
Elm
Siberian elm
27.0
0.0
hldonrenlmal6St
2
624 SMITH ST
Ash
Green ash
21.0
50.0
�0 -
2
624 SMITH ST
Ash
Green ash
25.0
70.0
� s d •
2
624 SMITH ST
Ash
Green ash
21.0
7"
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2
620SMITHSr
Maple
Nonvaymaple
4.0
10.0
2
62DSMITH ST
Maple
Norwaymaple
4.0
10.0
2
616 SMITH ST
Elm
Siberian elm
47.0
BD.0
2
616 SMITH ST
Ehn
Siberian elm
27.0
20.0
1�-
2
612SMITH ST
Ash
Green ash
20.0
60.0
2
612SMI7HST
Ash
NfiBeash
32.0
70.0
s -
2
612SMITHST
Apple
Apples and crabapples
8.0
30.0
2
610 SMITH ST
Oats
But oak
4.0
20.0
J
2
610 Smith St
Maple
Norwaymaple
5.0
15.0
2
604Smith St
Ash
Green ash
7.0
30.0
s
2
604Smith St
Elm
Miscellaneous elms
5.0
20.0
:?o
2
601EMYRTLE ST
Elm
American elm
37.0
82.5y2M
2
601 E MYRTLE ST
Apple
Apples and crabapples
2.0
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2q601
EMYRTLE ST
Maple
Sugarmaple
2.0
0.0
2
619EMYRTLE ST
Elm
Siberian elm
13.0
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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:
Copy to:
Service Provider:
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins
Jordan's Tree Moving & Maintenance Inc.
Attn: Purchasing
Attn: Ralph Zentz
Attn: David Jordan
PO Box 580
PO Box 580
1025 Smithfield Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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, per the attached Exhibit "B",
consisting of eleven (11) pages, and incorporated herein by this reference.
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
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BID SCHEDULE- BLOCK 3
Block
Number
Address
Location
Group
Common Name
DSH
Height
Cost $
3
531 ELAUREL ST
West Tree
Maple
Norwaymaple
23.0
45.7
3
531ELAUREL ST
EaslTree
Maple
Norwaymaple
24.0
45.7
bid on removal list
3
531ELAUREL ST
Maple
5lvermaple
420
59.8
3r2Gt
3
531 E LAUREL ST
Walnut
Black walnut
25.0
72.8
r
3
531 ELAUREL ST
Walnut
Blackwainut
26.0
0.0
�� Q
3
531 E LAUREL ST
Oaks
Chinkapin oak
5.0
0.0
3
715 SMITH ST
North Tree
Populus
Hybrid poplar
29.0
0.0
bid on removal list
3
715SMITHST
Middle Tree
Oaks
Bur oak
9.0
41.0
G'<;
3
715SMITH ST
South Tree
Hackberry
Commonhackbeny
8.0
35.0
3
721 SMITH ST
North Tree
Elm
Siberian elm
31.0
76.0
bid on removal list
3
721 SMITH ST
South Tree
Elm
Siberian elm
31.0
50.1
bid on removal list
3
727SMITHST
Locust
Honeylocust
16.0
62.9
bid on removal list
3
727SMITH ST
Maple
Silver maple
18.0
69.9
fC
3
729SMITHST
Noth Tree on
Linden
American linden
6.0
25.0Sm
-
3
729 SMITH ST
S. Tree on Smith
Linden
Amedcan linden
6.0
25.0
3
729 SMITH ST
on Plum
Linden
American linden
9.0
32.9
3
508E PLUM ST
EaslTree
UNK
UNK
4.0
18.0
-•-
3
508EPLUM ST
WestTree
Elm
Siberian elm
28.0
50.1
3
500EPLUM ST
4thI-OlWhedbee
UNK
UNK
8.0
25.0
3
500 E PLUM ST
3rd E. Of Whedbee
UNK
UNK
7.0
25.0
}�
3
500 E PLUM ST
2ndWhedbee
UNK
UNK
7.0
25.0
$
3
500EPLUM ST
1st E. Of Ylbedbae
UNK
UNK
7.0
25.0
?S
3
500 E PLUM ST
on Whedbee
Ash
Green ash
14.0
44.7
% D
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3
500 E PLUM ST
on Whedbee
UNK
UNK
2.0
12.0
N/Z-
3
722 Whedbee
Ash
Green ash
15.0
45.0
3
722 Whedbee
Ash
Green ash
18.0
45.0
ya
3
D
ST
Ash
White ash
16.0
45.0
3
720 ST EDBEE
Ash
Green ash
19.0
45.0
�Sv�
3
71
Ash
Green ash
6.0
35.0ST
yA>-
3
Ash
Green ash
8.0
35.0ST
3
ST mBEE
Locust
Honeylocust
22.0
60.0
�JS
3
501 E LAUREL ST
th Tree S. Of
Laurel
Locust
Honeylocust
10.0
35.0
3 o
3
501ELAUREL ST
3rdS.OfLaurel
Locust
Honeylocust
35.0
70.0
.2
3
501 E LAUREL ST
2nd S. Of Laurel
Locust
Honeylocust
36.0
70.0
3
501 E LAUREL ST
1st S. Of Laurel
Locust
Honeylocust
31.0
70.0
Z V ^
3
501 ELAUREL ST
Elm
American elm
34.0
65.0
-
bl, [/
3
501ELAUREL ST
en�Tree a
Kentuckyco8eebee
6.0
35.0
3
505 E LAUREL ST
Ash
Green ash
17.0
50.0
�� 5
3
509 E LAUREL ST
UNK
Pecan hickory
8.0
13.0
bid on removal list
3
515 E LAUREL ST
Ash
Green ash
13.0
0.0
r,! 5
3
515 E LAUREL ST
Ash
Green ash
13.0
0.0
ais
3
517 E LAUREL ST
Ash
Green ash
13.0
0.0
L f 5
4
517 E LAUREL ST
Ash
Green ash
13.0
0.0
So"
3
521 E LAUREL ST
Ginkgo
UNK
2.0
13.0
3
521 E LAUREL ST
Hackbeny
Common hackberrry
22.0
55.0
X6 -
3
527 E LAUREL ST
Apple
Apples and crabapples
12.0
20.0
1/5-
3
527 E LAUREL ST
Apple
Apples and crabapples
9.0
20.0
30
BASE BID-BLOtl(3
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BID SCHEDULE- BLOCK 4
Block
Number
Address
Location
Group
Common Name
DBH
Height
Cost
4
625 E LAUREL ST
on Laurel
Oaks
Texas red oak
10.0
40.0
5 ()
4
625 E LAUREL ST
on Sbver
Oaks
Texas red oak
10.0
204
Q
4
705Slow
Elm
Amerkanelm
41.0
0.0
`i 0
4
705StoverSt
Maple
Nonvaymaple
4.0
15.0
Z 5
4
709STOVER ST
Elm
Siberian elm
54.0
75.0
1l70
4
719StoulrSt
111111
Anierieanolm
40.0
65,0
Did on removal list
4
62DEPLUM ST
Linden
Umeieaf(European)imden
15.0
0.0
�n
4
616EPLUM ST
Linden
LiMeleal(Eurapewilinden
11A
0.0
0
4
616 E PLUM ST
Unden
Lit leleaf European] linden
8.0
0.0
IFS
4
600 E PLUM ST
E to
Elm
Siberian elm
5"
65.0
3Ci'd
4
600 E PLUM ST
W. tree
Elm
Siberian elm
40.0
65.0
f� "
4
600E PLUM ST
On Smith
Hackberry
Commonhackberryy
22.0
55A
%IG~
4
724SMITH ST
Elm
Siberian elm
38.0
75,0
4
722 SMITH ST
Elm
Siberian elm
37.0
65.0
7:;�ytl -
4
720SMITH ST
Elm
Siberian elm
46.0
65.0
4
720 SMITH ST
Elm
Siberan elm
35.0
65.0
4
714 SMITH ST
UNK
UNK
2.0
10.0
4
714 SMITH ST
UNK
UNK
6.0
25.0
5
4
708SMITH ST
S.bee
Hackbery
Common hack"
10.0
55.0
4
706 SMITH ST
N. tee
Hackbmy
Common hackberry
9.0
55.0
4
7D4 SMITH ST
Pears
Pears
2.0
0.0
4
704 SMITH ST
Linden
UBOeleaf(Eumpean) linden
7.0
35.0
�J
4
700 SMITH ST
on Smith
Linden
Lill (European) linden
11.0 1
0.0
r `
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4
700 SMITH ST
tat E. On Smith on Laurel
Ash
Green ash
16.0
45.0
4
700SMITH ST
Oo on
Ash
Green ash
15D
45.0
Laurel
gQ_
On I on
4
700SMITHST
Ash
Green ash
14D
45.0
uE
Laurel
9D
4
607ELAUREL ST
Maple
LINK
4.0
45.7
4
607ELAUREL ST
Maple
Norwaymaple
10D
45.7
15
4
617ELAUREL ST
Oaks
Buroak
11.0
0.0
4
621ELAUREL ST
Hackbeny
Common hackberry
10.0
55.0
3p�
4
621 E LAUREL ST
Elm
Siberian elm
45D
65.0
A W
BASEBID-9LOCK4
11/jo-
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BID SCHEDULE -BLOCK 6
Block
Number
Address
Location
Group
Common Name
DSH
Height
Coat
6
305 E ELIZABETH ST
Ash
Green ash
13.0
543
!
6
305 E ELIZABETH ST
Ash
Green ash
11.0
54.3
6
305 E ELVA13ETH ST
Ash
Green ash
9.0
42A
6
329 E ELIZABETH ST
Ash
White ash
17.0
623
9n
6
329 E ELIZABETH ST
Ash
While ash
16.0
623
zx s 4 D
6
331 E ELIZABETH ST
Ash
Green ash
16.0
64.7
w !
6
331 EELIZABETH ST
Elm
American elm
33.0
79.4
6
335 E ELIZABETH ST
Elm
American elm
59.0
114.0
6
339 Elizabeth St
on Elizabeth
Linden
American linden
24.0
66.7
6
339 Elizabeth St
on ET®beth
Unden
Americanlinden
31.0
86.7
vim.
6
339 Elizabeth St
on Peterson
Elm
American elm
35.0
80.9
6
339 Elizabeth St
on Peterson
Oaks
Buroak
2.0
8.0
6
336 GARFELD ST
on Peterson St
Elm
American elm
44.0
1132
Y1 D -
6
336GARFIELDST
on Peterson St
Buckeye
Horsechesbd
6.0
18.0
30
6
336 GARFIELD ST
on Peterson St
Ash
Green ash
17.0
542
/ $v ,-
6
336 GARFIELD ST
on Peterson St
Maple
Norwaymaple
10.0
35.0
tlD-
6
336 GARFIELD ST
Ash
Green ash
30.0
72.9
51, e)
6
336 GARFIELD ST
Popuhhs
Lancdeafcotomrood
19.0
673
l ea-
6
326GARFEWST
Ash
Green ash
42.0
83.5
6
326 GARFIELD ST
Ash
Green ash
36.0
835
/,O -
�O�
6
326 GARFIELD ST
Ash
Green ash
10.0
53.4
f
0/7
6
316 GARFIELD ST
Ash
Gmenash
13.0
58.3
6
316 GARFIELD ST
Ash
Green ash
16.0
58.3
/ v
6
316 GARFIELD ST
Ash
Green ash
16.0
53.1
/ 4
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6
316 GARFELD ST
Ash
Green ash
14.0
53.1
1 )So
6
316 GARFELD ST
Ash
Green ash
16.0
53.1/��i
6
312 GARFELD ST
Ash
Green ash
15.0
54.3
Ur
6
308 GARFELD ST
Ash
Green ash
120
54.3
6
308 GARFELD ST
Ash
Green ash
13.0
54.3
BASE BID • BLOCK 6
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BID SCHEDULE - BLOCK 7
BlockAddress
Number
-
Location
Group
Common Name
DBH
Height
Cost
7
331 GARFIELD ST
on Garfield
Buckeye
Horsechesbiut
5.0
20.0
15
7
331 GARFIELD ST
on Garfidd
Hackbeny
Common haclmeny
32.0
74.7
3 .2U F
7
331 GARFIELD ST
On Peterson
Maple
Norwaymaple
22.0
53.2
7
331 GARFIELD ST
On Peterson
Walnut
Black walnut
20.0
63.0
�� a
7
331 GARFIELD ST
On Peterson
Walnut
Black walnut
24.0
56.8
I d'
7
331 GARFIELD ST
On Peterson
Maple
Norwaymaple
22.0
45.0
90-
7
336 EDWARDS ST
Maple
Silw maple -
31.0
48.0
4A el
7
332 EDWARDS ST
Oaks
Buroak
10.0
35.0'
'3d
7
332EDWARDS ST
Hackbeny
Common hack!" -
15.0
55.5
7
326EDWARDSST
Hackbeny
Commonhaclmerry
16.0
55.5
7
320 EDWARDS ST
Elm
Siberian rim
44.0
: 99.5
ii U
7
318 EDWARDS ST
Om
American elm
34.0
81.3
2 U ,
7
318 EDWARDS ST
Elm
American elm
31.0
61 A
a.-
7
314EDWARDS ST
Elm
Siberian elm
38.0
96.8
�y0-
7
314 EDWARDS ST
Elm
American elm
44.0
109.6
7
300 EDWARDS ST
Oaks
Texas red oak
9.0
33.3
K
7
30DEDWARDSST
Walnut
Blackwalnut
12.0
48.1
0 -
7
3DOEDWARDSST
maple
LINK
8.0
30.0
le>5
7
300EDWARDS ST
maple
LINK
8.0
30.0
7
300 EDWARDS ST
maple
UNK
7.0
30.0
- -
pe{
7
1112MATHEWSST
Oaks
Texas red oak
5.0
15.0r?'
7
1112MATHMST
Maple
Sibxs•maple
13.0
41.6
/GU`
7
1110 MATHEWS ST
Elm
American elm
48.0
96.4
Zd --
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7
1110 MATHEWS ST
Elm
American elm
28.0
90.0
� .r..
7
1106MATHEMST
Elm
Americanelm
40.0
80.0
yTS�
7
1106MATHEWSST
Maple
Norwaymaple
12.0
45.0
90 '
7
301 GARFIELD ST
Mountain Ash
Mountain ash
10.0
32.7
�J
7
301 GARFIELD ST
on Gar6eM
Ash
Green ash
12.0
43.7
c ,
7
301 GARFIELD ST
on Garfield
Ash
Green ash
15.0
42.3
90-
7
301 GARFIELD ST
on Garfield
Oaks
English oak
3.0
10.0
7
309 GARFIELD ST
Elm
Miscellaneous elms
11.0
40.4
IU
7
315 GARFIELD ST
Hackbeny
Common hackberry
16.0
45.8
7
319 GARFIELD ST
Ginkgo
LINK
2.0
14.0
7
321 GARFIELD ST
Ash
Green ash
16.0
57.6
;2 D
7
321 GARFIELD ST
Ash
Green ash
16.0
57.6
7
323 GARFIELD ST
Oaks
Buroak
11.0
30.0
7
323GARFELDST
Oaks
Buroak
8.0
30.0
7
325 GARFIELD ST
Locust
Honeytocust
30.0
85.0�c.}d.
7
325GARFIELDST
Locust
Honeytocust
33.0
85.0
7
327 GARFIELD ST
Linden
linden mpean
15.0
54.5
J�
BASEBID-BLOCK?
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BID SCHEDULE - REMOVALS
Block -
Number
Address
Location
Group
-
Common Name
DBH -'
Height
_.Removal Cost
--
1
ELAUREL ST200
lst he E. of Remington on Laurel
Populus
Plains cottonwood
38.0
100.0
Iwo-
1
ELAUREL ST200
1 st Tree N. Of Laurel on Remington
Populus
Plains cottonwood
40.0
128.8
z o
1
E LAUREL ST 200
2nd Tree N. of Laurel on Remington
Maple
Silver maple
58.0
80.0
3 g 0 '
2
601S70M_RST
On Myrtle
Elm
Siberian elm
25.0
0.0
2
630SMITH ST
Elm
Siberian elm
27.0
75.0
�Za
2
619EMYRTLE ST
Elm
pus
sproutsouts))
13.0
0.0
JJ
3
531ELAUREL ST
EastTree
Maple
Norwaymaple
24.0
45.7
_
3
715 SMITH ST
North Tree
Populus
Hybrid poplar
29.0
0.0
3
721SMITH ST
NorfhTree
Elm
Siberian elm
31.0
76.0
3
721SMITH ST
South Tree
Elm
Siberian elm
31.0
50.1
S90
3
727SMITH ST
Locust
Honeylocust
16.0
62.9
3
509 E LAUREL ST
LINK
Pecan hickory
8.0
13.0
'8
4
719 STOVER ST
Elm
American elm
40.0 T
65.0
"� 7
BASE BID- REMOVAI5
TOTAL FOR BLOCKS 2-4 REMOVALS ONLY $ 4,570.00
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EXHIBIT C
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:
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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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.
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.
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OP ID: CR
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
03107 OATDIYYYY)
03/07/13
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPOWTHE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER -
IMPORTANT: if the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the pollcy(les) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to
the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the
certificate holder in lieu of such endorsemen s .
PRODUCER 970-2231-1804
Front Range Insurance Group
1100 Hatton Drive Suite 100
tCwE"m
PHONE FAx
Arc No:
Fort Collins, CO $0625
David A. Wooldridge LUTCFAAI
EMAIL
ADM SS;
JORDA-2
INSUREMS) AFFORDING COVERAGE
NAICK
INSURED Jordan's Tree
INSURER A: Secura Insurance Companies
22543
Moving & Maintenance, Inc
1025 Smithfield Drive
INSURER e: Pinnacol Assurance
41190
Fort Collins, CO 80524
DIRER C `
INSURER 0:
INSURER E :
INSURER F:
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSR
T
ryPE OF INSURANCEADOL
SLOB
POLICY NUMBER
POLCYEFF
M
POLICYEXP
MMIDDA'YYY
LIMOS
A
A
GENERAL LUBILRY
X COMMERCIALGENERALLUIB1UTY
CLAIMS -MADE OCCUR
X Prof Liability
X
CP3200287
CP3200287
12119112
12J19113
EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 1,000,00
PREMISES Eaocarre
$ 3DO,00
MEDEXP(My.person)
$ 10,00
PERSONAL&ADVINJURY
$ 1,000,00
GENERAL AGGREGATE
$ 2,000,00
GENL AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER
X PODCr P[LOTRO- LOG
PRODUCTS-COMPIOPAGG
S 2,000,0
Prof Liab
$ 1,000,00
A
AUTOMOBILE
LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
ALL OWNED AUTOS
SCHEDULED AFROS
HIRED AUTOS
NON-OMEDAUTGS
CA3200288
CA3200288
CA3200288
12/19/12
12119112
12/19/12
12119113
12/19113
12119113
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
fE amd.M)
$ 1,000,00
X
BODILY INJURY(Pw Person)
$
BODILY INJURY(Per aryl U
$
PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per aCudem)
$
X
X
$
$
UMBRELLA LIAR
EXCESS LIAR
OCCUR
CLAIMS OE
EACH OCCURRENCE
$
JAGGREGATE
$
DEDUCTIBLE
RETENTION S
$
i
$
B
WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
ANY
OPEICERRAEM ERIE&RTNER ECUTIW Y
(Ma,dalary In NHl
U DESCyae. RIPTIOdPTIOe iONer
N OF OPERATIONS
NIA
725
I
03/01113
03/01/14
X WG STATU- OTH-
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
$ 1,000,00
EL. DISEASE - CA EMPLOYEE
$ 1,000,00
E.L DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT
$ 1,090,00
A
Equipment Floater
12/19/12
12119113
Leased 250,00
Ded 50
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VF.NIGI.F.S (AmarA ACORD 101. Addelonal Rao SC ., N man apace 4 r Wrad)
Certificate Holder is listed as additional insured with respect to the
General Liability policy.
CITYFTC
City of Fort Collins
215 N. Mason 2nd FL
FL Collins, CO 80524
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATNE
0 1988-2009 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved
ACORD 25 (2009109) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
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
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 C,
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
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certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance company acceptable
to the City.
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.
17. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101,
C.R.S., et. seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that:
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1. Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal
alien who will perform work under this Agreement; and
2. Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify program created
in Public Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th
Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security
(the "e-Verify Program") or the Department Program (the "Department Program"), an
employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in
order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees to perform work under
this Agreement.
b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to
perform work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that
knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this Agreement.
c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department
Program procedures to undertake pre -employment screening of job applicants while this
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Agreement is being performed.
d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing
work under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service
Provider shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider
has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien;
and
2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of
receiving the notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease
employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Service Provider shall not terminate
the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor provides
information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with
an illegal alien.
e. Service Provider shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment (the "Department") made in the course of an
investigation that the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the authority
established in Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S.
f. If Service Provider violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the
duties imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If this
Agreement is so terminated, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and consequential
damages to the City arising out of Service Provider's violation of Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider
violates this provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
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ATTEST:
CORPORATE SECRETARY
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
B.�� k,
Ja es . O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Dirkct6r of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date: g
JORDAN'S TREE MOVING & MAINTENANCE INC.
By:_ `—
Davr lli»--,Ink
PRINT NAME
Seal)
PRESIDENT
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Job Description
Perform community forestry maintenance work which includes, but is not limited to, tree
pruning and removal operations of City -owned trees on the following specified city blocks:
• Block #2 is bounded by Laurel, Smith, Myrtle and Stover
• Block #3 is bounded by Plum, Whedbee, Laurel and Smith
• Block #4 is bounded by Plum, Smith, Laurel and Stover
• Block #6 is bounded by Garfield, Matthews, Elizabeth and Peterson
• Block #7 is bounded by Edwards, Matthews, Garfield and Peterson
2. General Information and Pre -Qualifications:
a. If a sub -contractor will be used to make tree pruning or removal cuts under this bid, that
sub -contractor must hold a current Arborist License from the City of Fort Collins and
have the proper license for the work to be performed. A contractor may use a sub-
contractor that will not perform any of the actual tree pruning or removal cutting, such as
a crane company, without that subcontractor needing an arborist license.
b. In conducting tree pruning or removal operations, all work shall be performed using
methods and equipment in such a manner so as to avoid and prevent damage to other
plants (except! minor damage to turf), properties, structures or persons. The ANSI
Z133.1 for Arboricultural Operations — Safety Requirements is the industry -developed
national consensus safety standard. ANSI Z133.1 shall be referenced by the City
Forester in interpreting this standard. If damages do occur, it will be the contractor's
responsibility to conduct or facilitate acceptable repairs of such damages at their
expense.
1_ Tree pruning and removal work shall comply with the City of Fort Collins Tree
Management Standards and Best Management Practices document, as well as
the most recent edition of ANSI Z133.1 (the most current edition is the ANSI
Z133.1-2006) for Arboricultural Operations -Safety Requirements.
2. Tree pruning and removal operations shall comply with all federal, state and local
laws and regulations.
3. Off -site trees shall not be cut or pruned beyond a property line without prior
verbal or written approval from the owner(s) of the tree(s), or his or her
authorized representative. An exception is that the City Forester can authorize
pruning or removal of trees or shrubs posing a hazard to public property as
described in Sec.27-57 of the Fort Collins Municipal Code, or for the control of
tree diseases or insect infestations as described in Sec 27-58 of the Fort Collins
Municipal Code.
4. During'; an emergency, tree work often needs to be performed as quickly as
possible. At such times, it may be necessary, because of safety and the urgency
of the operation, to deviate from the use of proper pruning techniques as defined
in this standard. Following the emergency, corrective pruning should be done as
necessary.
5. Safety of the work crews and the public (persons & property) are of primary
concern. However, quality application of industry pruning standards is also
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extremely important. Tree work crews of any licensed arborist company
shall stop work on a job site when directed by City Forestry staff for
possible violations of the safety, pruning or topping standards. Work shall
remain stopped until the possible violation is discussed and/or corrected.
Repeated violations may result in the termination of the contractor as a
viable contractor on this and other bids. Damages may be assessed for
improper pruning or tree damage.
6. The City of Fort Collins has the directive to maximize the amount of work for the
lowest cost without sacrificing quality. A good working relationship between the
City and the successful contractor(s) is essential in making this contract work
smoothly. If problems or conflicts arise, we ask that you air your concerns in a
professional way through the Assistant City Forester and/or the Senior City
Buyer.
3. Specifications Pertaining to Tree Removals
a. Completely remove trees and debris, leaving the stump as low to the ground as feasible.
b. Properly dispose of all logs, limbs, and brush from each removal.
c. In conducting tree removal operations, all work shall be performed using methods and
equipment in such a manner so as to avoid and prevent damage to other plants (except
minor damage to turf), properties, structures or persons. The ANSI Z133.1 for
Arboricultural Operations — Safety Requirements is the industry -developed national
consensus safety standard. ANSI Z133.1 shall be referenced by the City Forester in
interpreting this specification.
d. 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 hazardous condition.
e. All severed, or partially severed, limbs or trunk sections shall be removed from the tree
before the contractor's tree workers leave the scene of the operation. Exceptions must
be approved by a Forestry representative.
f. Proper and safe securing and lowering methods shall be applied during removal or
pruning operations involving large tree sections. It is better to be over -cautious than to
risk causing harm or damage to persons, structures or property.
g. At least one responsible, trained worker shall serve to coordinate safe operations on the
ground at all times when work operations are in progress.
h. Vehicles that have a winch, or other leveraging device, must not be secured or anchored
to utility poles, fence posts, trees or other easily damaged objects during tree pruning or
removal operations.
i. All elm wood (of the Ulmus genus) and all spruce wood (of the Picea genus) shall be
chipped or hauled immediately to the Larimer County Landfill for proper disposal. City
Forestry may place this restriction, or other restrictions, upon other species as the need
arises (i.e. — ash infested with Emerald Ash Borer, or walnut infected with Thousand
Cankers Disease). City Forestry may re -direct any of the listed wood to an approved
processing site in order to keep it out of the landfill. This will be determined on a case by
case basis.
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