Description
The City of Bismarck is seeking cost proposals for the pruning of boulevard trees in four project areas. The proposal shall be for the year 2026 with an option for the City to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods. The project areas include:
• Project Area 1: Between North 3rd St and North 9th St AND East Rosser Ave and East Ave D
• Project Area 2: Between North 3rd St and North 9th St AND East Ave D and East Boulevard Ave
• Project Area 3: Between North 19th St and North 26th St AND East Boulevard Ave and East Divide Ave
• Project Area 4: Between North Washington St and North 4th St AND East Boulevard Ave and East Divide Ave
The contractor shall provide equipment, tools, materials, and labor for the project. The City Forester shall set forth all standards and specifications for the project.
Key requirements include:
• Pruning shall be made in conformance with the latest version of ANSI A300 (part 1) Pruning Standard
• Contractor is to inspect each tree at the time of pruning for structural defects and/or potential hazards
• No topping, pollarding, or heading back will be allowed unless specifically authorized by the City Forester
• Equipment that will damage the bark and cambium layer shall not be used on or in the tree
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all parts of proposals offered by contractors.