Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified contractor to remove 11 trees and/or stumps located on South 3rd Street public right‑of‑way and to perform related site restoration. Work includes complete tree removal, stump grinding to a minimum depth, back‑filling and compaction, utility protection, debris removal, and compliance with safety and traffic‑control requirements. The contractor must complete the scope within 60 days of contract start and submit weekly progress reports. Payment is made only after satisfactory completion and acceptance by the City.
• Remove each tree and stump in its entirety, grind stumps to at least 24 in. depth, and back‑fill using generated material.
• Protect all underground utilities (contact NC 811) and avoid damage to adjacent properties.
• Provide all labor, equipment, waste‑disposal, and safety/traffic‑control (traffic control costs covered by NCDOT).
• Submit a firm, item‑by‑item price for each of the 11 trees/stumps; proposals are evaluated on qualifications (40 %), assets (20 %), references (20 %), price (10 %) and M/WBE outreach (10 %).