Master Agreement - Right-of-Way Pruning of Street Trees

The City of Lincoln, Nebraska Parks & Recreation Department is requesting qualifications for a master agreement on right-of-way pruning of street trees, with responses due June 12, 2026. The estimated contract value is $200,000 over the full term.

Bidders must hold either ISA Certified Arborist or City of Lincoln licensed First Class Arborist status — the primary capability filter. Qualifications submissions must include a letter of qualifications, three references for similar projects, and credentials demonstrating one of the two arborist certifications.

The scope encompasses tree removal and stump removal within Lincoln's right-of-way, performed with all required supervision, labor, tools, equipment, traffic control devices, and services in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Contractors must select one of three contract threshold levels ($0–$10,000, $0–$25,000, or $0–$50,000 annual authorization) and provide corresponding performance and payment bonds at contract execution. The City does not guarantee any minimum dollar amount or order quantities during the contract term.

The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods; the City may extend beyond renewals with written approval by both parties. All materials are tax exempt under Nebraska state law. Contractors must carry insurance with ACORD certificate and required endorsements submitted at contract execution.

Compliance submissions include the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act form, Employee Classification Act Affidavit, U.S. Citizenship Attestation Form (if applicable), and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Nebraska Secretary of State. Questions are due June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The City of Lincoln Purchasing Department contact is Sharon Mulder, Assistant Purchasing Agent, at 440 South 8th Street, Suite 200, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508.