Emergency preparedness - tree services

The State of North Carolina, through the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), is seeking proposals from vendors to provide emergency tree services in the event of natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or earthquakes in New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington. The requested services include tree cutting, trimming, debris removal, and stump removal. The initial contract term is two years, with an option to renew for one additional one-year term. Proposals are due by July 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, and the contract is expected to be awarded on August 1, 2024, with an effective date of August 10, 2024. The RFP outlines pricing requirements, including hourly bill rates for various job roles and a daily rate for haul trucks. Vendors must also provide information on their experience, safety program, FEMA documentation expertise, staffing, and equipment. The evaluation criteria prioritize vendor experience (40%), project approach (20%), and equipment and materials (10%), with the remaining 30% based on pricing.

The State encourages HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation and requires the selected vendor to have the financial capacity to perform the contract. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the RFP does not provide a specific award value or budget range. However, the scope of the services required suggests this could be a substantial contract opportunity for qualified vendors in the emergency tree services industry.