WILDFIRE UNDERBRUSH MOWING

The City of Palm Coast’s Code Compliance Division seeks contractors to provide underbrush mowing and debris removal services on an as-needed basis for vacant lots where wildfire-hazardous vegetation is present within 30 feet of a developed structure and the property owner has failed to remedy the violation in accordance with City Code.

This agreement would be City Wide and could be used by any Department.

Underbrush Mowing

The Contractor shall provide estimates and perform underbrushing to remove plant species that, due to their arrangement, chemical composition, and growth patterns, provide a ready path for uncontrolled fire to spread. Species include, but are not limited to, saw palmetto, gallberry, fetterbush, wax myrtle, and pine trees less than five (5) inches in diameter at breast height (4½ feet above grade). Vines in trees within 30 feet of an adjacent structure shall also be cut and removed. Pricing shall be provided per side of each vacant lot.

Organic Debris Removal

The Contractor shall remove organic debris, including unmulched tree trunks and branches, dead trees, logs, and other existing organic debris within the area requiring underbrushing. Debris shall be removed from the lot and shall not be relocated to areas not requiring underbrushing. Pricing shall be provided per lot for hauling organic debris to an approved landfill.

Inorganic Debris Removal

The Contractor shall remove inorganic debris, including rubbish, garbage, refuse, trash, household furnishings, and other objectionable, unsightly, or unsanitary matter. Debris shall be removed from the lot and shall not be relocated to areas not requiring underbrushing. Pricing shall be provided per pound for hauling inorganic debris to an approved landfill.

Bids shall be received electronically through the City’s Procurement Portal by the specified time and date. **No other method of submission will be allowed or considered** (i.e. Mailed, emailed, or hand delivered).

The award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible Bidder consistent with the process and Award Criteria herein.

The intent of the City is to award this contract to one or more companies. The term of the agreement will be three (3) years with two (2) each annual (mutually agreeable) renewal options.

A security is not required for this ITB. Proof of insurance shall be furnished to the City prior to final execution of the contract.

**Required** insurance: Worker’s Compensation for all employees. The limits will be statutory limits for Worker’s Compensation and **$1,000,000** for Employer’s Liability. Comprehensive General Liability: The limits will not be less than **$1,000,000** Combined Single Limit (CSL) or its equivalent. Comprehensive Auto Liability: limits not less than **$1,000,000** CSL or its equivalent.

All bids shall remain firm for a minimum of one-hundred and twenty (120) days after the day of the opening.