Prospect Park Tree Pruning, Stump Removal, and Tree Planting 2026

The City of Troy is requesting sealed proposals for tree pruning, stump removal, tree removal, and tree planting services in Prospect Park, with proposals due September 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Questions must be submitted by September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to Maria DeBonis at the Bureau of Contracts & Procurement.

The scope includes removal of 31 dead or diseased trees with stump grinding, grinding of 12 existing stumps, pruning of 364 trees, planting of 20 new trees, and provision of a five-year tree maintenance plan. All work must comply with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation guidelines, ANSI A300 standards for tree care operations, and ANSI Z133 safety standards, and must be performed under the supervision of an ISA Certified Arborist. The contractor must install traffic control and site protection measures, perform on-site chipping of vegetative debris, and restore disturbed areas.

Proposers must submit unit pricing for each service category: tree removal, stump removal, tree pruning, and tree planting. The contract term runs through June 30, 2027, with the option for the City to extend for one additional one-year period under the same terms and conditions, subject to mutual agreement with NYSDEC and the Contractor.

Contractors must procure comprehensive insurance including Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Professional Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Liability ($1 million combined), and Commercial Umbrella coverage ($5 million minimum), with the City named as Additional Insured. Prevailing wage requirements under New York State Labor Law Section 220-A apply. Contractors must not be listed on the New York State Iran Divestment Act Prohibited Entities List. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to award the work in whole or in part to one or more firms. Sealed proposals require one original and two copies submitted to City Hall, 433 River Street Suite 5001, Troy, New York 12180. Facsimile and electronic submissions will not be accepted. The City may terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice without cause or 10 days' notice for cause.