RFP 2702 Addendum 1.pdf

This Addendum #1 modifies RFP 2702 for On-Call Arborist Consulting Services issued by the Town of Hamden, Connecticut. The amendment extends the proposal submission deadline from October 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to October 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The scope of services encompasses consultation to the Tree Warden on tree care matters including pruning, removal, fertilization, planting, and replacement; assistance with tree protest hearings; strategic planning programs such as tree inventory development and management plans; and review of tree planting plans submitted by developers to the Planning and Zoning Office. The contract term is one year, and the arborist will provide support services without performing physical labor.

Qualified respondents must hold current International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), and American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) certification. Proposals must include a cover letter, personnel qualifications, relevant project experience, and three to five references, with hourly rates to be specified on a cost basis. Respondents must provide proof of current liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage with specified minimum limits. The Town reserves the right to award the contract to a responder other than the lowest bidder if deemed in the Town's best interest. Proposals must be submitted in sealed format (one original, three hard copies, and one flash drive) to the Hamden Government Center Finance Office. No estimated contract value is stated, and evaluation criteria include the arborist's qualifications, work history and references, and competitive fees and rates.