IRA Tree Removal (Federal Funding)

The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is requesting proposals for tree and stump removal services on city street rights-of-way and property under a federally funded Inflation Reduction Act grant, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST and an optional pre-proposal conference and site visit on September 15 at 2:00 p.m. at 4225 Daly Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.

The scope includes removal of trees identified with orange dots and grinding of stumps to a minimum depth of 6 inches below grade in downtown and residential areas at multiple locations. The successful proposer must provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits including tree impact permits, traffic control per MUTCD standards, and daily debris removal and cleanup. The contractor is responsible for all damages resulting from removal operations and must restore lawn damage to the city's satisfaction. Hourly rates must be fully burdened to include overhead, profit, lodging, meals, and transportation.

The contract is not to exceed $210,000 over a two-year term. The project is funded through a North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services grant under the Inflation Reduction Act; all federal provisions and requirements apply, including prevailing wage compliance, OSHA requirements, and applicable civil rights and environmental regulations.

Evaluation criteria are corporate background and experience (15 points), firm financial stability (15 points), project understanding (20 points), project approach (15 points), team firm experience (20 points), proposed cost (15 points), with up to 5 additional points available for interview or demonstration. Written questions are due September 17 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Evaluation meetings and interviews are anticipated for September 28–30, 2026, with selection announcement on September 30.