38910_Oct_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Orange, Connecticut for tree and limb removal services during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Town of Orange solicits bids from qualified contractors to remove approximately 130+ individual trees and tree groupings listed on the Fall 2026 Tree List across various town roads and locations, as well as to provide additional tree and limb removal services as needed throughout the year. The bidding period opened September 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT and closes October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Site visits are mandatory prior to bid submission, and failure to submit project references for similar work disqualifies bidders from consideration. The Board of Selectmen will make the award decision on October 14, 2026. Work must be completed within six weeks from the Notice to Proceed. The contract term encompasses the 2026-2027 fiscal year with provisions for additional work as needed.

Bidders must submit a lump sum price for removal of all trees on the Fall 2026 Tree List and a separate hourly rate for additional work throughout the year. No estimated contract value is provided in the solicitation. Prevailing wage rates apply only if the contract price exceeds $100,000. Bonds are not required. All vendors are eligible to respond; no set-asides or preference programs apply. Bidders delinquent in taxes or fees to the Town will not be considered responsible and will be rejected. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including General Liability at $1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability at $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Umbrella/Excess Liability at $1,000,000, with the Town named as Additional Insured. The Town reserves the right to accept any bid, reject all bids, reduce scope, and award the tree list and additional removal work to separate contractors. Inquiries should be directed to Antoinette Faustini at 203-891-7718 or afaustini@orange-ct.gov.