2026 tree removal project

The Village of Canastota, located in Madison County, New York, is soliciting sealed bids for tree trimming and removal services within municipal rights-of-way. This procurement requires itemized proposals for the trimming of specified trees and the complete removal of trees and stumps at eleven distinct locations throughout the village, with all stumps ground to 8-10 inches below grade including removal of protuberant surfaces and subsurface roots. Successful contractors must manage daily debris cleanup, maintain open and safe roads during operations, and provide appropriate traffic control measures. Sealed bids must be submitted in person or via postal mail by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, to the Village office at 205 S. Peterboro Street, Canastota, NY 13032, or requested via email at village@canastota.com. Each bid proposal requires individual itemization of costs for each tree and stump removal and must include a $500 bid security check payable to the Village of Canastota, with checks returned upon completion of the bid process. All work is subject to New York State Department of Labor prevailing wage rates under PRC #2026004284, and selected contractors must be registered with NYSDOL to perform public works projects. Required qualifications include Workers' Compensation coverage and comprehensive Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per person and $3,000,000 aggregate covering multiple coverage types, including Contractor's Public Liability, Protective Liability, Completed Operations, Automobile Liability, and Owner's Protective Liability with the Village of Canastota named as an additional insured.

This procurement contains no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise categories. Previous contractors awarded similar work within the past five years include Helmer's Complete Tree and Landscape LLC, Walker Tree Service, and Karst Crane and Tree Service. No budget range or award value is specified in the solicitation documents, indicating that compensation will be determined by the competitiveness of submitted bids and final contract negotiations. All bid security must be provided exclusively as a check; no alternate forms of bid security are acceptable. The Village of Canastota reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason, providing flexibility in the award decision process.