Tree Removal and Maintenance Services

The Village of Swanton, located in Franklin County, Vermont, is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide tree removal and maintenance services along approximately 58,000 feet (11 miles) of power line rights-of-way. The primary objectives of this procurement are to ensure safe and reliable power line access through proper vegetation management and to maintain clear corridors for electric utility operations. Vendors must demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in tree removal and maintenance operations, with bid evaluation based on both firm qualifications and proposed work rates. Prospective bidders may obtain detailed information regarding desired work locations and associated maps by contacting the Village at hbvalenta@swanton.net or by telephone at 802-582-0253. Sealed bids must be received by March 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with bids to be opened immediately following the deadline by the Village Manager and Electric Department Supervisor. The posting date for this opportunity was February 23, 2026, providing a 19-day bidding period.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting eligible bidder categories have been identified in this procurement notice. The opportunity does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Similarly, no award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available procurement documentation, suggesting that bidders should submit competitive pricing based on their proposed scope of work and hourly or unit rates for tree removal and maintenance services.