IFB 3143 On-Call Tree Services Roanoke City Public Schools

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued by the Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) to solicit sealed bids for on-call division-wide tree trimming, removal, and related services. RCPS intends to retain one or more qualified firms to provide these services, which include emergency response, tree removal and disposal, and miscellaneous services such as tree planting and arborist evaluations. The contract period is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with the possibility of up to four one-year renewals. Bidders must provide pricing for various tree sizes and services. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2024, and bids are due by March 22, 2024.

RCPS encourages the use of minority-owned, women-owned, small, and local businesses as subcontractors. The successful contractor(s) must provide certificates of compliance for all employees and subcontractors working on the project. The IFB outlines general and special terms and conditions, including insurance, audit, termination, and subcontracting requirements. While the IFB does not specify a budget range, RCPS reserves the right to make an award to one or more qualified firms that most completely meet the needs of the division.