Tree Removal and Pruning Services

The Town of Orange Park, Florida is seeking qualified contractors through an Invitation to Bid (ITB-PW-02-2026) for comprehensive tree removal and pruning services on an as-needed basis. The procurement encompasses labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for total tree removal with felling, de-limbing, chipping, and debris removal; stump grinding to a minimum of six inches below grade with site restoration and backfill; pruning and maintenance work adhering to ANSI A300 standards; and sectional felling with controlled rigging for space-limited areas. Bidders must submit unit pricing for six sample trees ranging from 46 feet to 122 feet in height, with separate pricing for debris removal and stump grinding options. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in tree removal and pruning services, maintain active registration with the Florida Department of State, employ an ISA Certified Arborist on staff, provide three municipal or commercial references for similar projects completed within the past five years, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability with specified minimum limits. Written questions must be submitted by April 3, 2026, with sealed bids due to the Town Clerk at 2042 Park Avenue, Orange Park, Florida 32073 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, and the tentative award date is April 21, 2026. The contract term is three years from execution with options for two additional one-year renewals if mutually agreed upon, structured as a requirements-based contract with no guaranteed volume or minimum orders, with services requested on a case-by-case basis through individual purchase orders.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the procurement documents. The solicitation does not reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. No budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation; pricing is to be determined through competitive bidding on a unit price basis for the specified sample trees and services. Bid documents are available through the Town of Orange Park's website at https://www.townoforangepark.com/p/business/purchasing-opportunities, as well as through Demandstar and My Florida MarketPlace. The Town reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder or bidders and may reject any or all bids in its best interest. Interested contractors should direct questions to Rachel Savidge at rsavidge@townop.com.