Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified contractor to remove a total of 22 full trees and 106 stump‑only locations across municipal right‑of‑way and park areas during FY 2026. Work includes complete extraction of tree trunks, limbs, roots and debris, grinding stumps to at least 24 in. depth, back‑filling and compacting the excavated areas, and daily off‑site disposal of all material. The contractor must coordinate utility locates (NC 811), protect underground utilities and adjacent vegetation, and adhere to City traffic‑control and safety requirements. The solicitation is a lowest‑responsible‑bidder competition with a 10‑day start‑up window and a 60‑day performance period.
• Scope: 22 tree removals, 106 stump‑only grinding, utility protection, debris disposal, and site restoration.
• Schedule: Contractor must commence within 10 days of award and complete all work within 60 days.
• Evaluation: 40 % qualifications, 20 % assets/equipment, 20 % references, 10 % price, 10 % M/WBE outreach.
• Requirements: Business registration in NC, appropriate licenses, insurance (CGL ≥ $1 M, WC/EL ≥ $500 k, Auto ≥ $1 M), E‑Verify, non‑collusion affidavit, and three references for comparable projects.