IFB-158786 Tree Pruning by Route- Lynchburg District

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for planned tree pruning services, limited tree removal services, and debris disposal within the Lynchburg District, covering Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Cumberland, Halifax, and Prince Edward counties. The contract period is from the date of award through 06/20/2027, with no renewal options. VDOT is soliciting bids from interested firms to perform performance-based, planned by route tree pruning services. Bids will be accepted electronically via eVA until 11:00 AM EST on 04/17/2024, with a virtual public bid opening at 11:30 PM EST on the same day. An optional pre-bid teleconference will be held on 04/05/2024. The contract will be awarded on a Grand Total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Bidders must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with their bid unless they are certified as a small/micro business by the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD). Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rate requirements, the E-Verify program, and provide proper traffic control measures. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice and verification of satisfactory work completion. The anticipated value of this contract is not specified.