Tree and Stump Removal

The City of Wichita's Park and Recreation Department is seeking bids for a comprehensive Tree and Stump Removal project through Request for Bid (RFB) No. 250333. The procurement involves removing trees and stumps across six distinct geographic groups within the city, with contractors required to remove trees, grind stumps a minimum of 6" below grade, remove stump chips, and refill areas with shredded topsoil. Bidders must possess a minimum of one year of experience in similar services and demonstrate understanding of industry standards, with all equipment required to meet ANSI Z133 safety standards. The original bid submission was scheduled for November 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CT, with a tentative City Council approval planned for December 2, 2025. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, comprehensive automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The entire project is expected to be completed within 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed, and bidders are not mandated to bid on all six geographic groups.

The City of Wichita strongly emphasizes emerging and disadvantaged business participation, encouraging subcontracting with such enterprises. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement allows for flexible bidding across multiple geographic groups, suggesting potential scalability of the contract. Contractors will be evaluated based on the lowest and best total net bid per group, with award contingent on available funding. No incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documents. Bidders must electronically acknowledge the bid through the City's Procurement Portal and attach the acknowledgment to their submission. The procurement appears to be open to qualified private sector tree and landscaping service providers who can meet the technical specifications, safety standards, and insurance requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.