ITB 9666: On-Call Hazard Tree Services

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB 9666) for On-Call Hazard Tree Services specifically for the Bullards Beach Management Unit in Coos County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide tree-related services including climbing, rigging, limbing, felling, bucking, and debris removal for trees ranging from 2-46 inches in diameter. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience, appropriate licensing, and sufficient resources to successfully perform the services. The bid evaluation will focus on determining the lowest total bid, with applicable preferences applied to select the vendor that best serves OPRD's interests. Critical procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of June 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time, with an anticipated contract award on June 9, 2023. The initial contract term is one year, with potential extensions up to six years total. Key requirements include using recyclable products to the maximum extent feasible and maintaining specified insurance coverage.

The ITB does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the procurement is open to various qualified vendors. The Intent to Award document indicates Savage Tree Care as the intended contractor, pending successful negotiations. The contract has a total not-to-exceed compensation of $150,000 for the four-year contract period, with services to be requested on an as-needed basis and completed within 72 hours of notification or as scheduled with the OPRD Park Manager. The bid tab reveals three bidders: Savage Tree Care (lowest pricing at $150.00), Blue Sky Tree Service & Preservation, LLC ($250.00), and O'Malley Brothers Corporation ($420.00). The procurement will utilize time and materials billing, with set hourly rates for labor. While the solicitation is geographically focused on the Bullards Beach Management Unit, the contract provides flexibility for OPRD to request services as needed throughout the contract period.