RFB-25-20 Tree and Stump Removal Bid Package.pdf

This document is a bid package (RFB-25-20) from the Rensselaer County Bureau of Central Services for Tree and Stump Removal services for the Rensselaer County Highway Department. The bid seeks contractors to perform tree and stump removal in two categories: Standard Tree and Stump Removal (Category A) and Emergency Tree Removal (Category B). Bid proposals will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Bureau of Central Services. The contract will be for a one-year period with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The estimated quantities are based on annual requirements, with work to be assigned under multiple purchase orders over a 12-month period. Contractors must have an office location within a 30-mile radius of the Rensselaer County Office Building.

The bid includes specific requirements for tree and stump removal, with pricing to be submitted on a per-tree or per-stump basis for different diameter ranges. For standard removals, contractors will remove trees designated by the County Engineer, cutting stumps to within 6 inches of ground level. Emergency tree removals require the contractor to begin work within 24 hours of notification. The contract is subject to New York State prevailing wage rates, and bidders must comply with Local Law #2 and provide non-collusive bidding certification. Insurance requirements are detailed, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability coverage. Payment will be made per tree or stump under normal removal circumstances, with additional compensation for emergency removals based on hourly rates for labor and equipment.