CRA_haztree_5. 5. 2026_1210 w. ST joseph ST. PM

Escambia County, Florida, through its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), is issuing an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for hazardous tree removal services at 1210 W. St Joseph Street in Pensacola, Florida 32501. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide large limb and trunk removal and hauling services, with all work and materials to be completed within Escambia County. Eligible contractors must be licensed, insured to Escambia County standards, and experienced in large tree and partial tree removal operations. Required qualifications include Workers' Compensation insurance ($1 million each accident/$1 million each employee/$1 million policy limit), General Liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million annual aggregate), and Auto Liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence). Contractors must submit a completed Quote Form with firm pricing, a W-9 form, proof of Sunbiz registration or equivalent business authorization, proof of contractor licensure, an inventory of company-owned tree removal and hauling equipment and vehicles, and examples of local reference work. A mandatory pre-solicitation meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project site. The deadline for submitting questions is May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with quote responses due by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026. All electronic submissions must be made through the OpenGov Procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup with the solicitation number and contractor name included in the file name and signed by an authorized representative.

The solicitation documents do not indicate any specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. The County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted prices for up to 180 days following the offer date, providing flexibility for future work at the same location if needed. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. For questions regarding this opportunity, interested contractors should contact Escambia County CRA Division Manager Everett Parker at 850-595-3585. All pricing submitted must be firm and include all packing, handling, shipping charges, and delivery costs within Escambia County.