EWEB ITB 22-182-S On-Call Tree Maintenance Services

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) in Lane County, Oregon, has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 22-182-S for On-Call Tree Maintenance Services, seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive tree-related services. The procurement covers a wide range of tree maintenance activities, including hazard tree and limb removal, tree and stump removal, tree trimming, snag and wildlife habitat creation, diseased tree removal, and post-storm tree cleanup and brush removal. Bidders must meet stringent minimum qualifications, including being in business providing tree removal services continuously for at least 4 years, having no contract terminations for default in the past 4 years, and providing a minimum of 3 client references from past contracts within the last 4 years. The bid submission deadline was extended to December 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. PST, with EWEB planning to evaluate bids based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must also demonstrate compliance with safety requirements, maintain a drug-free workplace policy, and be prepared to utilize prevailing wage rates for public improvement projects exceeding $50,000.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types, allowing open competition among qualified tree maintenance service providers. The solicitation suggests a potential multi-vendor award, with EWEB reserving the right to award to one or more bidders. The contract term is anticipated to be 5 years, covering services within Lane County and the City of Eugene. From the bid tabulation sheet, three apparent low bidders were identified: Limb Walker Mountain View Tree Service at $34,128, Falcon Tree Experts LLC at $33,535, and Timber Valley Tree Service at $4,440. While the exact total contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid prices suggest a relatively modest procurement with potential for multiple task orders or on-call services throughout the contract period. The contract will require comprehensive tree maintenance services that include labor, materials, and all necessary equipment to complete the specified work.