TTR-031-060526_Jun_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the City of Torrington, Connecticut for tree trimming and removal services. The City seeks one or multiple licensed and insured contractors to provide tree work services at streets and parks throughout the city. Services include routine tree pruning, tree removal categorized by diameter at breast height in four tiers, hazard tree assessments by licensed arborists, and emergency tree removal services with a mandatory one-hour response time on a 24-hour basis. Sealed proposals must be submitted by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM to City Hall, Room 206, 140 Main Street, Torrington, Connecticut, with one original and two exact copies required. The question submission deadline is 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 specified tree work categories, hourly rates for urgent services and assessments, and maintain at least one Certified Arborist on staff to perform or supervise all onsite work. References from at least three previous clients and ISA Certified Arborist or Tree Worker certification numbers are required. Contractors must obtain 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 property damage during operations. Standard service hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with additional hours available if pre-authorized. Pricing must be F.O.B. Destination (Torrington), with Net 30 payment terms. No specific contract value or budget is disclosed; services are contingent upon sufficient funds being available with purchase orders issued on a per-location basis. The City reserves the right to award the bid 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 Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days following submission, and faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. The City actively encourages Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Small Business Enterprises to apply.