On-Call Tree Trimming, Pruning & Removal Services

The City of Wichita is requesting sealed bids for on-call tree trimming, pruning, and removal services for the Housing & Community Services and MABCD Department, with bids due July 17, 2026 by 10:00 a.m. and questions due by 5:00 p.m. on July 8. Prevailing wage requirements apply under HUD Form 4750, reflecting federal assistance to the Housing & Community Services Department.

Bidders must hold a minimum of one year of tree care experience and current certification from the Kansas Arbor Association or International Society of Arboriculture Midwest Chapter. Services follow 2023 ANSI A300 standards and include fine, medium, and coarse pruning across three tree-size classifications (Class I: up to 10 feet; Class II: 10–20 feet; Class III: over 20 feet), complete tree removal with stump grinding for trees up to 50 feet and exceeding 50 feet. Pricing is requested for fifteen line items covering pruning and removal combinations. All wood, brush, and chips must be removed same-day; stump grinding must be completed within five working days at the contractor's expense.

Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, comprehensive automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employers' liability insurance.

The contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewals. Either party may terminate with thirty days' written notice. Award goes to the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor. The City reserves the right to award all, some, or none of services to any single proposer and does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities. Tentative City Council approval is scheduled for July 28, 2026. Answers to questions will be provided via addendum by July 10, 2026.