Arboriculture Works - Supplier Panel

Summary and scope

The contractor is to provide professional tree removal and maintenance services for street trees and trees within Council-managed or owned reserves, including removal, pruning, lopping & chipping as instructed by Council staff. All contractors may be given the opportunity to quote on tree removals. All works are to be performed in accordance with AS4373-2007 – Pruning of Amenity Trees, with all resulting debris chipped and removed from site by the contractor either to Councils nominated site or other location. The contractor is responsible for supplying all plant, equipment, and qualified personnel, with a minimum qualification of Certificate III (AQF) in Arboriculture, and preference given to Certificate V (AQF) in Arboriculture or equivalent experience in relevant fields.This contract is established as a “Panel Contract,” and Council reserves the right to engage any contractor on the List of Contractors for specific work activities. There is no guaranteed quantity of work under this contract. The contractor is responsible for providing all traffic control services for the duration of works, including preparation of traffic control plans, and the provision and maintenance of signs and traffic controllers as necessary. All plant, equipment, and traffic control measures must comply with current Australian Safety Standards and relevant Work Health and Safety legislation, with a brief description of proposed traffic and safety arrangements provided with the quotation.