Removal and Disposal of Debris from a Former Homeless Encampment

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for the removal and disposal of all debris, in accordance with appropriate Solid Waste Management practices, making the wooded area free and clear of all trash and debris within thirty (30) days of "Notice to Proceed" (to include mobilization and completion of work). The Contractor is responsible for providing the necessary trash bins and/or dumpsters required to properly provide services. The former homeless encampment located at the corner of Ladson Road and Lincolnville Road, Ladson, SC 29456. The area needing to be cleaned is approximately five (5) acres of a onehundred (100) acre tract. Items included are remnants of approximately thirty (30) homeless encampments which include trash, debris, lumber, pallets, etc. Note: It is the Contractors responsibility to visit the site to determine the workload and necessary resources to carryout services prior to submitting a quote.All work will be performed at the corner of Ladson Road and Lincolnville Road, Ladson, SC 29456.Work shall be performed between dawn and dusk (early morning preferred due to cars parking).Interested Contractors shall provide a lump sum proposal for requested work on company letterhead. The proposal shall include a date, along with the printed name and signature of appropriate company representative. The cost of trash disposal shall be included in the bid price. Note: All prices quoted are valid for ninety (90) days from RFQ due date.Contractor shall invoice Dorchester County for services provided based on the amount submitted as a quote. Payment will be made within thirty (30) days from the date of invoice approval. The Contractor will provide notification to Dorchester County of any accidents, injuries, or complaints by the public to allow the department to investigate these matters. The term of the contract is for thirty (30) days to allow for the completion of the requested services. The Contractor shall commence work after receiving a Purchase Order or "Notice to Proceed".The Contractor must possess a valid business license in each jurisdiction. Any damage to Dorchester County property or private property as a result of the Contractor's operation shall be immediately repaired by the Contractor. Should the repair not be instituted soon enough, or satisfactorily in the opinion of Dorchester County, the County reserves the right to make the necessary repairs and deduct these costs from any monies due the Contractor. The Contractor shall rent equipment as needed to cover any equipment breakdowns. Mowing shall be performed in a manner that prevents tire ruts both in the lawn areas and in all landscaping beds. Similarly, damage to lamp posts, signposts, flowers, trees and shrubs shall also be prevented (e.g. flower beds shall not be scalped by the mowing operations; mowers and string trimmers shall not chip paint or damage park amenities). Trees and other plants shall not be damaged while performing services. The presence of tire ruts and/or damage to landscape beds and plant material following mowing or other work will be the Contractor's responsibility to repair to the satisfaction of Dorchester County. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to sign posts, lampposts, and adjacent property during the mowing process. To stop damage or tire ruts, Dorchester County may penalize the Contractor (i.e. payment reductions) or termination of contract. The lowest quote that meets all requirements, as verified by the County Facilities Director, will be issued a Purchase Order (PO) that represents a contract between the County and the vendor. Acceptance of the PO by the vendor indicates acceptance of these RFQ terms and conditions as the contractual terms and conditions of this purchase.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.