3D tree removal and trimming services

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of the General Services Department Blight Remediation Division is requesting quotes for private property tree removal and trimming services under RFQ 549219, with quotes due August 17, 2026 and questions due August 10 at 4:00 p.m. EST. This solicitation is restricted to approved DSS #1 Ground Maintenance Vendors only.

The scope includes removal of approximately 700 trees and trimming of approximately 350 trees ranging from 19 to 90 inches in diameter at breast height, with unit pricing differentiated by tree size and proximity to utility lines. The contractor must achieve a target of removing 15 trees per week. Additional pricing is required for emergency service mobilization fees, per-hour emergency labor, crane services, and climber services, all subject to City approval before work commencement. Respondents must demonstrate three years of tree removal and trimming experience, employ personnel holding forestry or horticulture credentials or five years of landscape industry experience, and provide three professional references. Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, and Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limits. Vendors must document personnel safety training, provide equipment lists, and submit ash wood disposal plans compliant with Michigan Department of Agriculture requirements.

The contract term is one year with potential renewal options subject to Detroit City Council approval and Chief Procurement Officer authorization. Detroit-based businesses holding a CRIO-issued Detroit Based Business certificate may qualify for equalization credit capped at 12 percent above the lowest responsible bid or $100,000, whichever is less. All submissions must occur through the Bonfire procurement portal; bids submitted outside this system will not be accepted. Respondents must submit a Respondent Questionnaire, notarized affidavits, three years of financial statements, Certificate of Insurance, active SAM registration, City of Detroit Treasury Clearance, and political contribution disclosures. An Amendment Acknowledgement Form must be completed and returned to confirm receipt of any RFQ amendments.