2-2026-Tree Removal Bid-CDBG-LIST.xlsx

This is a tree removal bid list for the City of Erie, Pennsylvania, prepared under Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Priority 1 tree removal projects at various locations throughout the city. The spreadsheet identifies 29 trees requiring removal across East Side, West Side, and Private/Millcreek locations, with removal specifications including tree species, diameter at breast height (dbh) ranging from 5 to 62 inches, and condition assessments documented as dead, dying, or in decline. Trees include species such as Norway Maple, Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Green Ash, and various other hardwoods and ornamentals. The bid package includes comprehensive data fields with geographic coordinates, photographs, property addresses, and detailed observation notes regarding structural failures, decay, cavities, and hazard conditions. A bid bond of $2,500 is required with proposals due via PennBid by 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with sealed bids to be submitted to the City of Erie Purchasing Office. The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and the City of Erie's Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) policies.

The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount within 20 days of award, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,845.00 per calendar day. This project is partially financed through CDBG funds and subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, requiring compliance with employment and contracting preferences for low-income persons. The bid list serves as the primary document establishing scope, specifications, and tree-specific requirements for contractors preparing proposals, with all pricing to be submitted on official proposal forms available through the PennBid platform.