CRA_HAX _tree_3. 11. 2026_8470 lofton drive. EP

Escambia County's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is soliciting quotes through an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for hazardous tree removal services at 8470 Lofton Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32514. The procurement seeks large limb and trunk removal and hauling services, with deliverables including complete removal of hazardous tree portions, hauling of debris, and disposal. Qualified contractors must be licensed, insured, and experienced in large tree removal operations, and must provide company-owned equipment and vehicle lists, local reference work, a completed Quote Form, W-9, proof of Sunbiz registration, current contractor's license, and proof of required insurance coverage. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability coverage with minimum limits of $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 annual aggregate, plus Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000. A mandatory pre-solicitation meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM on site, with the deadline for submitting questions set for March 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Electronic quote submissions are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2026, through the OpenGov Procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/, and pricing should include all labor, equipment, hauling, and disposal costs with firm unit prices quoted in the provided pricing table.

Respondents must comply with Escambia County's purchasing ordinance and general terms and conditions, including legal business authorization to operate in Florida, Drug-Free Workplace Program certification, E-Verify enrollment, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Contractors may not appear on the convicted vendor list, suspended or debarred vendor list, or any Scrutinized Companies lists related to Israel, Sudan, Iran, Cuba, or Syria. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration are identified in the procurement materials. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation. Interested parties should contact Everett Parker, CRA Division Manager, at ecparker@myescambia.com or (850) 595-3585 for additional information regarding the project scope and requirements.