CRA Hazardous Tree Removal at 9111 Amherst Dr.

Escambia County, Florida, through its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), is issuing an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for hazardous tree removal services at 9111 Amherst Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32534. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide large limb and trunk removal and hauling services on a lump-sum basis, with all pricing to include labor, equipment, materials, and delivery costs within Escambia County. Prospective contractors must be licensed, insured, and demonstrate substantial experience with large tree and partial tree removal operations. Required qualifications and documentation include proof of contractor licensure, Sunbiz registration or equivalent Florida business authority, a detailed inventory of company-owned tree removal and hauling equipment and vehicles, local reference work demonstrating previous similar projects, a completed W-9 form, and a Certificate of Liability Insurance meeting specified coverage requirements. The solicitation timeline includes a mandatory on-site pre-solicitation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM, a deadline for contractor questions on May 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and a quote submission deadline of 5:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026, with submissions required through the OpenGov procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com. Award recommendations and contract execution will be governed by Escambia County purchasing ordinances and Florida Statutes.

Insurance requirements for this contract include Workers Compensation coverage of $1 million per accident, $1 million per employee, and $1 million policy limit; General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate; and Auto Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted contractor categories are identified in the available solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific infrastructure integration requirements are referenced. The solicitation documents do not contain information regarding the award value or budget range allocated for this hazardous tree removal project. Additional information and clarification regarding this opportunity may be obtained by contacting Escambia County CRA Development Program Manager Phillip Miller at 850-595-3499.