S -- TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL SERVICES, CAPE COD CANAL, BOURNE, MASSACHUSETTS

Notice Date

December 17, 2001

Contracting Office

US Army Engineer District, New England -- Civil Works, 696 Virginia Road, Concord, MA 01742-2751

ZIP Code

01742-2751

Solicitation Number

DACW33-02-Q-0031

Response Due

February 1, 2002

Point of Contact

Norman Krause, 978-318-8833, FAX 978-318-8207

E-Mail Address

US Army Engineer District, New England -- Civil Works (norman.a.krause@usace.army.mil)

Description

The work consists of providing selective tree and shrub cutting, pruning and removal services at two sites along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal, Bourne, MA. The first site is a 1/2 acre sloped plot located on the north side of the Canal; the second site i s approximately 3.6 miles long by an average of 40 feet wide along the south side of the Canal. The vegetation consists primarily of oak, pitch pine, cedar, cherry and locust trees with considerable undergrowth. The vegetation is not continuous and most tr ees range between 2 and 8 inches in diameter at the tree trunk. There is also a significant amount of invasive vine growth such as bittersweet, virginia creeper and poison ivy. The work sites require operating chain saws and removing vegetation from steepl y sloping terrain. A portion of the work may require working from a bucket truck. The work sites are in close proximity to electric power lines and within area used for public recreation. Specifications will be available on or about 7 January 2002. Request s for the solicitation may be faxed to (978) 318-8207. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the New England District.

Web Link

Army Single Face to Industry (http://acquisition.army.mil)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011219/SSOL002.HTM (D-351 SN515398)