24-030 Tree Removal Services

The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia is seeking a contractor to provide emergency response tree removal and non-emergency general tree services, including tree trimming, preventative and general tree removal, and tree stump removal throughout the City. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, tools, implements, equipment, material, and supplies needed to complete the contracted work and properly dispose of all materials generated. The contractor will take direction from the Director of the Public Works Department or their designee. The contract term is for one base year with four one-year renewal options, contingent upon annual appropriations by the City Council. Bids are due on December 20, 2023, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on November 27, 2023. The contract will be awarded based on the bid tabulation, which lists the vendor names and their corresponding bid amounts. The City has indicated some past performance issues with vendor responsiveness and has requested pricing for prestaging emergency crews and equipment.

The City has not designated any set-asides for this procurement. However, the contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and the City's drug-free workplace policy. The City has provided historical spending data on tree removal services, indicating that four vendors were previously contracted. The City reserves the right to request additional equipment or services as needed, which would be priced separately, and to reject all bids and make an award in the best interest of the City. The total award value for this contract is not specified, but the City has provided detailed pricing schedules based on tree size, crew size, and traffic control requirements.