Tree Removal - James Baird State Park
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2139420
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Sandy Wiley sandy.wiley@parks.ny.gov (845) 889-3857
Updated .
About this opportunity
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is soliciting quotes for tree removal and trimming at James Baird State Park in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, with quotes due October 26, 2026, and mandatory site visits required prior to bid submission.
A Line Clearance Arborist Certification is required for work within 10 feet of energized power lines under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.269. Prevailing wage requirements under New York Labor Law Article 8/9 apply, and contractors must register with the Bureau of Public Work and Prevailing Wage Enforcement prior to bidding.
The scope comprises trimming tree branches along approximately 8,900 linear feet of NY State Parks–owned power lines to maintain clearances of 10 feet below, 10 feet to each side, and 15 feet above; and removing 35 hazardous trees ranging from 5 to 33 inches diameter at breast height (DBH), distributed across nine size categories. Branches must be chipped in place except in designated wetland areas. Downed trees must be cut as close to ground as possible. The contractor controls the work area, including erecting safety fencing, managing traffic and signage, and repairing any turf or infrastructure damage. Work runs November 10, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Contractors must have a minimum of five years' experience in tree removal and trimming, with the supervising person also maintaining five years' experience. Commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate is required, along with workers' compensation and disability benefits insurance.
Pricing must be submitted per-unit for each DBH range and per linear foot for trimming along power lines; lump-sum pricing is non-responsive. All ancillary costs must be included in quoted rates. Quotes must remain valid for 90 days. Bids valued at $15,000 or more require certifications addressing lobbying restrictions, non-collusive bidding, Public Officer's Law compliance, Executive Order No. 16, sexual harassment prevention, gender-based violence in the workplace, and human rights law compliance. Vendor questions are due October 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Site visits should be scheduled with Kevin O'Brien at (845) 383-0934 or kevin.obrien@parks.ny.gov.
Opportunity text
The Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is seeking quotes for tree removal and trimming at James Baird State Park located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Work will occur between November 10 and March 31. The Scope of Work includes trimming tree branches along power lines owned by NY State Parks. Trees must be trimmed to a distance of 10ft below, 10ft to each side, and 15ft above power lines. Please note: There is a Line Clearance Arborist Certification required for this portion of work. Branches must be chipped in place except in areas defined as Wetlands on attached map. Trees deemed hazardous have been identified and marked prior to advertisement and must be cut down. Any logs too large to chip may be left in place and will be removed by Park staff if necessary. These trees include the following: DBH Range 5"-9" Qty 1 DBH Range 9"-12" Qty 11 DBH Range 12.5"- 15" Qty 7 DBH Range 15.1" - 18" Qty 4 DBH Range 18.1" - 21" Qty 3 DBH Range 21.1" - 24" Qty 2 DBH Range 24.1" - 27" Qty 2 DBH Range 27.1" - 30" Qty 2 DBH Range 30.1" - 33" Qty 1 Site visits are required prior to bid submission. To schedule a site visit, please contact Kevin O'Brien (845) 383-0934 (mobile) or (845) 452-1489 (office) - email kevin.obrien@parks.ny.gov. Quotes submitted without a site visit will not be accepted. Submit questions prior to the Vendor Questions due date listed on the RFQ form to sandy.wiley@parks.ny.gov. No grinding, backfilling, or stump removal is required. Downed trees must be cut as close to the ground as possible. The company performing the work must have a minimum of five years experience in tree removal and trimming. The contractor will control the work area during tree removal operations, including erecting safety fencing and controlling vehicular traffic, signage, and staffing for these operations. Please see the attached RFQ and Scope of Work document for full details. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: none
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of Work.pdf | ||
| RFQ TA-2026-SW-024.pdf |
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