Grounds Maintenance Tree Service

Description: Trees. The Contractor shall limit pruning or trimming trees, removal of trees and/or stumps to safety or AT/FP emergencies only. Identify to COR all trees that require pruning or trimming for safety or health reasons. Prune or trim trees previously identified after receiving direction from the CO or COR. Pruning or trimming shall be accomplished in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 Part 1 industry standards. Remove or cutback branches that conflict with normal traffic or safety. Minimum safety clearances are: sixteen (16) feet over streets, twelve (12) feet over driveways, eight (8) feet over walk areas, four (4) feet over buildings, and one (1) foot from buildings. Remove trees that pose threats to structures or buildings. Topping and de-horning are not permitted. Do not trim and/or prune trees that touch or hang over energized utility poles or power lines. Notify COR if trees need to be trimmed from around power lines. The COR will notify appropriate base agency. Remove all debris generated from trimming or pruning operations. This service is issued by direction of the CO or COR and must be completed within five (5) workdays from notification, unless otherwise directed by the CO or COR. See attached file.