Pruning of Street Trees

The City of Sterling Heights, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for pruning street trees through Invitation to Bid (ITB-SH25-022), targeting 3,370 trees exceeding 4" in caliber located within five designated city sections (Sections 2, 4, 19, 27, and 30). The procurement requires bidders to have an ISA Certified or state-licensed arborist who will follow specific pruning standards and complete daily work reports. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for each section with unit prices for individual trees and provide comprehensive documentation including insurance certificates, equipment listings, references, and company qualifications. The bid requires a 5% bid bond and a $50,000 performance bond, with all work mandated to be completed by April 30, 2026, and pruning operations commencing after City Council approval. Electronic bid submissions are exclusively accepted through the mitn.info portal, with the submission deadline set for September 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. The city reserves the right to award partial contracts and reject any or all bids, potentially utilizing the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) Purchasing Cooperative for future contract extensions.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation. The bid appears open to qualified arborist services and tree maintenance companies that can meet the technical specifications and bonding requirements. While a specific total contract value is not disclosed, the scope involves pruning 3,370 trees across five city sections, suggesting a substantial municipal landscaping investment. The city's approach indicates a comprehensive tree maintenance strategy with potential for future contract extensions through the MITN Purchasing Cooperative. Interested bidders must demonstrate professional credentials, technical capabilities, and financial stability through the required documentation, with the city maintaining flexibility in contract award and implementation.