84626B0063-Block Pruning in Bronx

The City of New York’s Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for a three‑year block‑pruning contract in the Bronx. The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, materials, and related services to prune street‑ and park‑land trees, remove debris, and comply with safety and arboricultural standards. Bids must be submitted electronically via PASSPort, with a pre‑bid conference held virtually on Microsoft Teams. • Scope: Complete pruning of all qualifying trees on city streets and parks in the Bronx, including utility‑clearance topping and on‑site chip disposal. • Contract length: 3 years (or until funds are exhausted), with performance metrics, daily/weekly reporting, and strict safety/vehicle‑plan requirements. • Value: Estimated procurement value ≈ $5.5 million; contractor responsible for all labor, equipment, disposal, and compliance with ANSI A300‑2017 and ANSI Z133‑2017. • Key dates: Pre‑bid conference May 6 2026 (Teams), bid submission May 14 2026 2 PM, bid opening May 14 2026 3 PM (Teams). • Mandatory vendor registration in PASSPort and PIP, and adherence to NYC M/WBE participation goals and VenDex fee requirements.