The City of Edgewater, Florida, awarded a three‑year municipal arborist services contract (with two optional one‑year extensions) to two qualified firms after a competitive sealed‑proposal process. The contract calls for an ISA‑certified arborist to provide on‑demand tree‑related services such as reviewing removal applications, evaluating development plans, code‑compliance assessments, expert testimony, training, and attendance at city meetings. Work is ordered via written task assignments and billed on an hourly rate that must include all labor, overhead, and profit. No fixed budget is disclosed; pricing is based on the hourly rate and any additional fees. The procurement was fully open competition, with the award finalized by City Council on September 9 2019.
• Professional arborist services on an as‑needed, task‑order basis for the City of Edgewater.
• ISA‑certified arborist required; work includes tree‑removal reviews, health assessments, testimony, and training.
• Contract term: 3 years (plus up to two 1‑year renewals), priced on an hourly labor‑hour basis.