2026 Dead and Diseased Tree Removal Program

The Township of Lower Merion is requesting sealed proposals for removal of approximately 35 dead and diseased trees throughout the township, with proposals due August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via PennBid Bonfire. Written questions are due by end of business August 7, 2026.

The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for total removal to ground elevation and stump routing of specified trees. The bid sheet identifies 35 trees across 14 wards with species (Oak, Maple, Beech, Pine, Ash, Tulip) and diameters ranging from 23 to 60 inches. Bidders must submit unit prices for each tree removal on the standardized bid sheet and provide a lump-sum proposal total.

Contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance; Commercial General Liability with limits of $2 million general aggregate and $1 million per occurrence; and Automobile Liability with $1 million combined single limit. The Township must be named as an Additional Insured on all policies. A Bid Guaranty is required with all proposals. Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract value and a Maintenance Bond covering defects for two years from completion in the amount of 25 percent of the contract value are mandatory; all bonds must be executed by a corporate surety rated "A" or equivalent by a nationally recognized rating agency.

Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania labor laws, prevailing wage requirements, nondiscrimination provisions, safety regulations, and the Public Works Employment Verification Act, which requires E-Verify utilization for all employees. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening, or 120 days if approval from another government agency, bond sale, or grant award is required. Contract number is 26-22-55.