2025 Tree Grinding

The City of Gunnison, Colorado is soliciting bids for a 2025 Tree Grinding project, which involves processing approximately 45 hours of tree trunks and limbs at the City Tree Dump located at 137 County Road 51. The primary objective is for the selected contractor to provide their own tub or horizontal grinder in good working condition, capable of processing large tree trunks and limbs, and supply experienced operators who can grind the material and haul the ground material to the City of Gunnison Wastewater Treatment Plant at 524 County Road 32. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) portal by July 31, 2025, at 2:00:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with bids to be submitted on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. Key qualifications include having appropriate grinding equipment, experienced operators, and the ability to complete the project by December 31, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage and comply with all specified bidding requirements.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement. Bidders must demonstrate business authority in Colorado and be capable of meeting the project's technical and operational requirements. The contract allows for potential extension via written change order for up to three additional years, subject to appropriations. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project includes a liquidated damages clause of $100 per day for failure to complete the project on time. The work is limited to daytime hours, excluding Sundays and Colorado state holidays, and the City will retain the right to inspect all work, materials, equipment, and productive hours. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is structured as a unit-price contract with pricing determined by actual hours of work performed, suggesting flexibility in the total project value based on the actual time required for tree grinding and hauling.