Description
This contract provides for the treatment, injection, and pruning of trees potentially infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island. The City will issue work orders on an as‑needed basis under a three‑year requirements (IDIQ) contract, paying unit‑prices for insecticide applications (per inch of DBH) and for tree pruning (per size class). The contractor must adhere to ISA A300, ANSI Z133, NY State pesticide regulations, and NYC traffic‑control rules, submit daily and weekly activity reports, and retain records for six years. Key compliance items include M/WBE participation, whistle‑blower protection, earned‑safe‑and‑sick‑time act, and vehicle‑safety‑plan requirements.
• Scope: Tree‑insecticide injection, basal‑trunk spray, and pruning services for EAB‑affected trees.
• Contract type: Requirements (IDIQ) with unit‑price pricing; three‑year term (7/1/2026‑6/30/2029).
• Key dates: Bid due 5/28/2026, pre‑bid conference 5/20/2026, bid opening 5/28/2026 3 PM, contract start 7/1/2026.
• Agency: NYC Department of Parks and Recreation (contact: Michael Sciaraffo).