RFP 2702_Oct_26_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the Town of Hamden, Connecticut for on-call arborist consulting services. The RFP, designated as RFP 2702, seeks qualified arborists to provide consultation services to the Town's Tree Warden on matters including tree 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 arborist selected will provide support services only and will not perform physical labor. Proposals are due October 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT, with a bidders' conference and questions submission deadline of October 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The contract term is one year. Proposals must be submitted in sealed format consisting of one original, three hard copies, and one flash drive to the Hamden Government Center Finance Office; faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.

The arborist 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 specified on a cost basis to be determined. Responders 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. No estimated contract value is stated. The Town will not reimburse proposal preparation costs. Inquiries should be directed to the Town of Hamden Purchasing Department at 203-287-7110 or purchasing@hamden.com.