2026 Tree Stump Removal Contract

The City of Toledo’s Division of Urban Beautification is seeking qualified vendors to perform removal of city‑owned tree stumps located in the public right‑of‑way. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and services necessary to extract the stumps, flare the roots, and dispose of wood chips and debris. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PlanetBids portal, include all required certifications (licensed arborist, insurance, workers’ compensation, child‑support affidavit, etc.), and be accompanied by a bid guaranty (bond or certified check) calculated at 2.5% or 5% of the total bid. The contract is initially for up to one year with the option for three additional one‑year renewals, and it requires compliance with prevailing wage, MBE/WBE preferences, and post‑award reporting (certified payroll, performance bond). • Scope: Complete tree‑stump removal, root flaring, and debris disposal on city streets. • Required licensure: Certified Arborist. • Bid format: Electronic line‑item pricing to two‑decimal places; one price per line item. • Mandatory attachments: Project paperwork, signed contract, child‑support affidavit, insurance certificate, workers’ comp, bid guaranty, and verification of certified arborist. • Bonds/guaranty: 2.5% of bid (≤ $75k) or 5% (>$75k), minimum $40, max $1,800.