Description
The City of Wilmington is soliciting a qualified tree‑service firm to serve as the sole on‑call provider for tree removal, stump grinding, and pruning across the city. The contract is a three‑year master agreement (with optional two‑year extension) that will be exercised via task orders; pricing is provided per task order, and work must commence within 24 hours for emergencies or within 30 days for non‑emergencies. The firm must meet licensing, equipment, insurance, and safety standards and be able to handle roughly 25 tree removals annually, with variable stump‑grinding and pruning volumes.
• Provide emergency tree removal (start within 24 hrs) and routine services (start within 30 days, complete within 60 days).
• Perform complete tree removal, stump grinding to 24 in depth, and arborist‑directed pruning following ANSI A300 and ANSI Z133 standards.
• Must maintain compliance with OSHA, ISA arborist certification, FEMA funding requirements, and protect underground utilities (NC 811) and adjacent property.
• Submit five hard‑copy qualifications packets plus electronic copy; demonstrate equipment capability, references, and M/WBE outreach.