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The City of Columbus is accepting Bids for the Linden Green Line Clearing 2024 which consists of brush clearing, tree pruning, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the scope of services set forth in this Invitation for Bid (IFB). The contractor must substantially complete all work by March 31, 2024 Questions regarding the IFB should be submitted to Brad Westall, via email to brwestall@columbus.gov prior to December 20th, 2023 at 2:00 pm local time. The City or its representative will not be bound by any oral interpretations which are not reduced to writing and included in addenda. Any interpretations of questions so raised, which -in the opinion of the city or its representative require interpretations, will be issued by addenda and posted. GENERAL SCOPE These Detailed Specifications are for the removal of brush and tree pruning to clear an approximate 10'-15' wide corridor along the 7 mile rail corridor from Windsor Park (25th Avenue) to Cooper Park (Cooper Road) in the City's Northeast side. It is the intent of this project to clear access along the corridor for surveyors, engineering teams, environmental inventory, and CRPD maintenance personnel. The contract and work shall be carried out in conformance with the current edition of the City of Columbus, Ohio Construction and Material Specifications (CCMS), and any supplemental specifications as detailed in this scope of work. The bidder shall furnish all labor, supervision, supplies, tools, equipment and other means necessary or proper for performing and completing the work. The bidder shall be responsible for cleanup of the job site and shall repair or restore all structures and property that may be damaged or disturbed during performance of the work to the satisfaction of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD). METHOD It is anticipated that a significant amount of the work will consist of forestry mowing and pruning trees. Any debris shall be removed from the corridor. Chipping/mulching can be broadcast on site within the corridor area, however no piles shall be left. All trees 6" and greater shall be cut approximately 24" above grade and stump shall remain. INTRODUCTION The City of Columbus is accepting Bids for the Linden Green Line Clearing 2024 which consists of brush clearing, tree pruning, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the scope of services set forth in this Invitation for Bid (IFB). BID CANCELLATIONS AND REJECTIONS The Director of Recreation & Parks may cancel the IFB, reject any or all Bids in whole or in part when it is in the best interest of the city, waive technicalities, hold Bids for a period of 180 days after the Bid opening, and/or advertise for new Bids, without liability to the city