The City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive block‑pruning services for street‑side and parkland trees throughout Staten Island (and, at the Agency’s discretion, other boroughs). The work is performed under a 3‑year Requirements (Supply‑and‑Service) contract, with work issued via work orders as needed. The scope includes pruning across multiple tree‑size classes, utility‑clearance topping, on‑site debris chipping, strict safety and arboricultural standards, crew and equipment requirements, and detailed reporting and inspection procedures.
• Perform tree‑pruning (size classes 4‑8", 8‑12", 12‑20", 20‑27", ≥27") on all designated street and park trees.
• Provide utility‑clearance topping where required, adhering to ANSI A300, ANSI Z133, and ISA BMP standards.
• Deploy a minimum 5‑person crew (including aerial‑lift operator, ground workers, and safety/arborist specialists) and maintain required equipment, PPE, and safety meetings.
• Submit daily crew activity reports, weekly summaries, and comply with damage‑repair, productivity, and inspection requirements; retain 1 % of each partial payment until final acceptance.