Description
The City of Madison Engineering Division is seeking a qualified contractor to provide ecological restoration and vegetation management services on approximately 1,300 acres of stormwater property for the 2027‑2028 contract period. Work includes invasive species removal (Class A and B), prescribed burns, channel vegetation management, and treatment of woody vegetation, with required permits, pesticide applicator certification, and detailed reporting. Contractors may bid on individual bid items and can be awarded items geographically (East/West). The contract emphasizes local vendor preference, equity, and compliance with City policies on pesticides, safety, and background checks.
• Scope: invasive plant control, prescribed fire, mowing, herbicide applications, woody vegetation removal, and site reporting.
• Duration: work performed across 2027 and 2028 (approximately 2 years).
• Requirements: minimum ten past native‑vegetation contracts, three references, Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.
• Submission: proposals due 11 Nov 2026 2:00 PM; questions due 15 Oct 2026 2:00 PM.
• Evaluation: staff qualifications (15 %), experience (20 %), methodology (30 %), local preference (5 %), cost (30 %).