Tree trimming and removal service for city departments

The City of Torrington, Connecticut, located in Middlesex County, is accepting sealed bids for tree trimming and removal services at streets and parks throughout the city under solicitation number TTR-031-060526. The procurement seeks one or multiple licensed and insured contractors to provide responsive tree work services based on specific requests from the Department of Streets & Parks, with authorization required for any additional work identified beyond the initial scope. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for annual renewal for a maximum of five years contingent upon mutual agreement. Deliverables include routine tree pruning, tree removal categorized by diameter at breast height (DBH) in four tiers ranging from 12 inches or less to 37 inches and above, hazard tree assessments by licensed arborists, and emergency tree removal services available on a 24-hour basis with a mandatory one-hour response time. Bidders must provide unit pricing for the specified tree work categories, hourly rates for urgent services and assessments, and maintain at least one Certified Arborist on staff who must perform or supervise all onsite work; references from at least three previous clients and certification numbers of ISA Certified Arborists or Tree Workers are required. Standard service hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with additional hours available if pre-authorized. Sealed proposals must include one original and two exact copies submitted by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM to City Hall, Room 206, 140 Main Street, Torrington, Connecticut; written questions must be submitted by May 27, 2026, at 12:00 noon to Pennie Zucco at 860-489-2225 or pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org. The City reserves the right to award the bid that best serves the public interest rather than necessarily selecting the lowest bidder and may award line items separately.

The City of Torrington actively encourages Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to apply and is designated as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Contractors must obtain and maintain Worker's Compensation insurance, Comprehensive General Liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 per accident, vehicle insurance, and a performance bond throughout the contract term; all tree material must be removed and disposed of at the contractor's expense, and the contractor assumes responsibility for any property damage caused during operations. The City is exempt from state and federal taxes, and all pricing must be F.O.B. Destination (Torrington). No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation documents; contract services are contingent upon sufficient funds being available, with purchase orders issued on a per-location basis as funding becomes available. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days following submission, and faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.