ADDEND 1 RFP TTR-031-060526 TREE TRIMMING - REMOVAL SERVICE CITY DEPARTMENTS.pdf

This is Addendum 1 to an RFP issued by the City of Torrington, Connecticut, for tree trimming and removal services for city departments. The addendum clarifies that the bid opening time has been changed from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Friday, June 5, 2026, at City Hall, 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, Connecticut. Sealed proposals must include one original and two exact copies and are due by the revised time of 11:30 AM on June 5, 2026. Written questions must be submitted by May 27, 2026, at 12:00 noon. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for annual renewal for a maximum of five years contingent upon mutual agreement. Bidders must provide unit pricing for tree pruning, tree removal categorized by diameter at breast height in four tiers, hazard tree assessments, and emergency tree removal services with mandatory one-hour response times. Contractors must maintain at least one Certified Arborist on staff and provide references from three previous clients.

Bidders must submit signed addendums with their proposals and are required to maintain Worker's Compensation insurance, Comprehensive General Liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 per accident, vehicle insurance, and a performance bond. All tree material must be removed and disposed of at the contractor's expense, with the contractor assuming responsibility for any property damage during operations. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the bidder that best serves the public interest rather than necessarily selecting the lowest bidder and may award line items separately. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days following submission. The City of Torrington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to apply. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in available solicitation documents.