Emergency preparedness - tree services

SUMMARY:

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) to solicit responses from vendors who can provide emergency tree services, including tree cutting, trimming, debris removal, and stump removal, in the event of a natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, or earthquake. The RFP has an initial term of two years, with the option to renew for an additional one-year term. Proposals are due by June 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, and the contract is expected to be awarded on July 19, 2024, with an effective date of August 10, 2024. The vendor must be licensed to do business in North Carolina and have experience and equipment suitable for providing tree removal services for an organization of UNCW's size and complexity. The vendor's response must include pricing information, HUB participation details, vendor experience, references, and a certification of financial condition. The evaluation criteria include price (30%), vendor experience (40%), project approach (20%), and equipment and materials (10%).

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.