Tree and Stump Removal

The City of Wichita, Kansas is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for tree and stump removal services to support the Park and Recreation Department. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to complete tree and stump removal at multiple locations throughout the City of Wichita, with specific deliverables including complete removal of designated trees, stump grinding to a minimum of 6 inches below grade, removal of stump chips to 3 inches below grade, and refilling voids with shredded topsoil that is tamped and mounded 2-3 inches above grade. The work is organized into three bid groups, allowing vendors to bid on any combination of groups based on their capabilities. Bidders must meet stringent qualifications including a minimum of five years of experience in similar tree and stump removal services, derive the majority of their income from arboriculture work, possess equipment meeting ANSI Z133 safety standards, and have all equipment inspected by the City Arborist prior to bid submission. Sealed electronic bids must be submitted through the City's Procurement Portal by Friday, April 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT. Questions from potential bidders are due by April 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT, with answers posted via addendum by April 10, 2026. All work must be completed and invoiced within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $50 per incomplete location per day for any work not finished by the deadline. Award decisions are based on the lowest and best total net bid per group, subject to available funding, with City Council approval tentatively scheduled for April 28, 2026.

No subcontracting is permitted under this solicitation, and all awarded contractors are responsible for traffic control, utility locates, property damage, and site restoration activities. Required insurance coverage includes Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with Comprehensive Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Employers Liability coverage. This is a tax-exempt project for the municipality. The solicitation documents do not indicate any specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other designated categories, suggesting this is an open competition available to all qualified contractors meeting the stated requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, nor are any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements specified. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available solicitation materials, with the final award amount dependent on the lowest qualified bids received and available City funding.