For T32-D7-Tree Cutting, Pruning and Removal Services-142217 This solicitation is being conducted by the Georgia Department of Transportation under its authority to procure services ancillary to the construction and maintenance of a public road (as defined in O.C.G.A 32-1-3 (24) as provided for in O.C.G.A 32-2-61 (c) and (d) (1) (D). Only contractors deemed as Qualified Contractors to provide Tree Cutting, Pruning and Removal Services during the RFQC process (#48400-410-00000033049) are eligible to participate in this Invitation to Bid/Request for Quote. Through this ITB/RFQ, the Georgia Department of Transportation (hereinafter referenced as State Entity, Department, Agency, or GDOT) is seeking bids for Tree Cutting, Pruning and Removal Services. All respondents to this ITB/RFQ are subject to same terms and conditions of the RFQC 48400-410-00000033049, subsequent awarded contract, and the Invitation to Bid (ITB) / Request for Quote (RFQ) Form, and are cautioned to completely review the entire ITB/RFQ and follow instructions carefully. The Department reserves the right to modify existing provisions or include additional provisions, which are not currently addressed herein and further reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive technicalities and in-formalities at its discretion. Deadline for Written Questions from Contractors 1/17/2023 2:00 PM Responses to Written Questions to Contractors 1/19/2023 5:00 PM Approximately 2 weeks after bid closing and only after the contract has been signed by both parties and executed. (NOA is for the issuance of the contract only. This document does in no way give the Contractor notice to begin work.) Prework Meeting (Mandatory) Within 10 Working Days After the NOA is issued* Work must begin no later than: 30Days After Prework Meeting Work must be completed no later than: 90Days After Prework Meeting Any and all bonds must be issued by a company that, at the time of issuance, is authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact the business of suretyship in the State of Georgia, is listed in the most current U.S. Treasury Circular No. 570, and has an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or better. Bonds given shall meet the requirements of the law of the State of Georgia including, but not limited to, O.C.G.A. 13-10-1 and 32-2-70 et seq. AIA (The American Institute of Architects) forms for any type of bonds are NOT acceptable. All bonds must be returned using the bond forms found in Appendices 6 and 7. Bid Bonds or Proposal Guarantys are no longer required A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each equal to 100% of the Award Price, must be provided by the successful Bidder. Current Licenses: a. ISA Certified Arborist - Prospective Contractor, Contractor's Staff, or Contractor's Subcontractor is an ISA Certified Arborist. b. Pesticide Applicators License - Prospective Contractor has a Georgia Department of Agriculture Pesticide License(s) with a Category 27 - Right of Way Endorsement. c. Pesticide Contractors License - Prospective Contractor has a Georgia Department of Agriculture Pesticide Contractors License.
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