84626B0064-Block Pruning in Manhattan

The City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive block‑pruning services for street and parkland trees throughout Manhattan. The work includes all labor, materials, equipment, travel, and debris disposal needed to meet ANSI A300 pruning standards, with additional utility‑clearance topping as directed. The contract will be awarded on a unit‑price, requirements basis and will run for three years, with extensions possible at the borough manager’s discretion. Bids must be submitted electronically via PASSPort by the due date, and a pre‑bid virtual conference is scheduled for prospective vendors. • Scope: Systematic pruning of all qualifying trees (≥ 4 in. DBH) on city blocks and parkland in Manhattan, plus utility‑clearance topping when required. • Performance requirements: Follow ANSI A300 & NYC Tree Valuation Protocol, chip all debris on‑site, provide daily crew activity reports, and maintain a minimum five‑person crew with certified arborists. • Contract mechanics: 2‑year unit‑price requirements contract (up to 3 years total), electronic bid submission, mandatory daily/weekly reporting, and VENDEX fee applied to payments.