On-Call Tree Removal Services

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City is requesting bids for on-call tree removal services under IFB PUR-1836-26, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST via Bonfire. This is a requirements contract on a not-to-exceed basis, with HABC making no guarantee concerning actual task assignments or contract value utilization.

Section 3 compliance is mandatory: contractors must ensure that 25 percent or more of total labor hours are performed by Section 3 workers, including 5 percent by Targeted Section 3 workers.

The scope includes tree trimming services across four diameter categories (6"–10", 11"–25", 26"–35", 36"–50" dbh) at 125 units each; tree removal services across four diameter ranges (6"–12", 13"–20", 21"–35", 36"–50") totaling 65 units; stump grinding (80 units); and tree trimming crew labor at hourly rates. Pricing shall be submitted on a unit-price basis for each line item, with total bid amounts reflecting the sum of all unit prices multiplied by quantities. Quotations are valid for 30 days.

The contract not-to-exceed amount is $250,000. The contract term shall not exceed one year, with HABC holding a unilateral option to renew for four additional one-year terms. The successful bidder must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability (each at $1,000,000 combined single limit where applicable), with HABC named as additional insured. All workers must comply with Maryland statutory requirements for workers' compensation insurance. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements in accordance with the General Wage Decision of May 13, 2026, under the Service Contract Act.