Greenville Utilities Commission seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive tree and stump removal services along Old Tar Road in Winterville and Greenville, North Carolina. The project is associated with the NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Project (STIP) U-2817, extending from Worthington Road to the intersection of Evans Street and Firetower Road.
The scope of work includes complete removal of all trees, stumps, and debris within the designated clearing limits. All removed materials must be hauled off-site for disposal; on-site chipping is not permitted. Stump removal or grinding is required in all improved areas as identified on provided Vegetation Management Drawings. Tree removal and trimming shall be conducted comprehensively from ground level to upper canopy (ground to sky) in accordance with recognized good forestry standards and the Greenville Utilities Vegetation Management Guidelines. All identified danger trees must be trimmed or removed per utility specifications. The contractor must maintain close communication with the GUC Representative and work within GUC's normal working hours of 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Key dates include a Pre-Bid Meeting on August 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT at the GUC New Operations Center, Engineering Building (3355 NC 43N, Greenville, NC 27834), featuring a site walkthrough. All questions must be received by August 26, 2025. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM EDT on September 4, 2025 and will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter. The work commencement date is September 22, 2025, with all tree removal required to be completed by October 20, 2025. Bidders must provide pricing for tree removal and stump removal costs separately on the Tree Removal Locations and Cost Form, which includes multiple vegetation management drawing sheets with identified parcels.
The successful bidder must submit a Certificate of Liability Insurance with GUC as Certificate Holder within 10 days of award. All work shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and Local requirements, including North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards, The National Electrical Safety Code, and the North Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The contractor is responsible for damages to any GUC or customer-owned facilities caused by its employees and must respond to customer complaints within 24 hours.