On-Call Tree Trimming Services

The City of Missouri City, Texas is requesting sealed bids for on-call tree trimming services under IFB 26-095, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 3 p.m. Central Daylight Time and written questions due July 10, 2026 by 3 p.m. CDT. The contractor must employ at least one International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and perform all tree trimming and removal work in accordance with ANSI A300 and ANSI 2133 standards — the central qualification filter.

Scope includes tree trimming by two-person or larger crews, stump grinding, debris removal, emergency tree trimming and debris removal, and round-trip charges. All waste resulting from tree removal must be cleaned up and removed from the worksite each day, including raking lawn areas, sweeping streets and sidewalks, and removing all brush, branches, and logs. Services are required on an as-needed basis for designated City street rights-of-way, parks, and other specified areas; work at the City's Golf Course requires prior approval from the City Project Manager.

The contract term is five years with potential renewal terms upon mutual written agreement. All pricing shall be turnkey and firm for the contract term, quoted as Free On Board Destination and exclusive of taxes. Bidders must include completed Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties, arborist certification documentation, customer references, resident certification, debarment certification, and application for local preference if applicable. The City requires Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per-person and per-occurrence limits, Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit, and Workers' Compensation Insurance with $1,000,000 minimum limits, with the City named as additional insured. The City makes no commitment regarding the amount of service required and reserves the right to increase or decrease work at any time without affecting quoted prices. Bids remain valid for ninety days from the due date. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder or the bidder offering best value. Bid opening occurs immediately after the due date with public attendance permitted.