3 Year Contract for On-Call Arborist Services for the Yonkers School District

The Yonkers Public Schools Board of Education, through the City of Yonkers Purchasing Department, is soliciting bids for a three-year on-call arborist services contract with bids due July 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM and written questions due July 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

Prevailing wage requirements apply under New York State Labor Law (Prevailing Wage Rate Case Number 2026018551). If the contract value exceeds $250,000, all workers must have completed OSHA 10 safety training. Bidders must submit a Certificate of Contractor Registration with the New York State Department of Labor Public Work Contractor and Subcontractor Registry.

The scope covers arborist services on an as-needed basis at various locations within the Yonkers School District. Deliverables include completion of the Bid Cover Sheet, Bid Schedule of Prices, notarized Bid and Bidder's Affidavit, notarized Vendor Background Questionnaire, contract signature pages, and the labor-department registration certificate.

No contract value is specified. The term is three years commencing upon execution by the City. Bid prices must remain firm for the entire contract term with no adjustments permitted unless expressly authorized. Payment is made within 30 to 60 days of receipt of proper invoices. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and award on an item-by-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract is subject to annual appropriations and may be terminated by the City with five days' notice or immediately if a material breach endangers public health or safety.

Bid opening will be held publicly at the Finance Conference Room, 3rd Floor, One Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701, with remote participation available via conference call. No pre-bid conference or mandatory site inspection is required.