38910_Oct_8_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 is requesting bids from qualified contractors to remove approximately 130+ individual trees and tree groupings listed on the Fall 2026 Tree List, as well as to provide additional tree and limb removal services as needed throughout the year across various town roads and locations. The solicitation opened September 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT and closes October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT, with the Board of Selectmen making the award decision on October 14, 2026. Site visits are mandatory prior to bid submission, and project references for similar work are required; failure to provide references will result in bid disqualification. The contract term requires completion of all work within six weeks from the Notice to Proceed. All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation.

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 removal work throughout the year. No estimated contract value is provided in the solicitation documents. Prevailing wage rates apply only if the final contract price exceeds $100,000. No set-aside or preference programs apply, and no bonds are required. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $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. Bidders delinquent in taxes or fees to the Town will not be considered responsible. The Town reserves the right to accept any bid, reject all bids, reduce scope, and award the tree list removal and additional removal work to separate contractors. Inquiries should be directed to Antoinette Faustini at 203-891-7718 or afaustini@orange-ct.gov.