Tree Trimming and Removal Services (Co-op)

Brevard County is conducting a competitive bid solicitation (Bid No. B-4-25-04) for comprehensive Tree Trimming and Removal Services through its Public Entity Purchasing Cooperative. The procurement seeks to establish a five-year contract for tree maintenance services benefiting multiple public entities, including Brevard County, Eastern Florida State College, the School Board of Brevard County, Canaveral Port Authority, and various local municipalities. Services encompass routine and emergency tree trimming, removal, and stump grinding for hardwoods, palm trees, and Brazilian pepper trees, with specific requirements for different tree sizes, conditions, and service complexities. Contractors must provide a minimum three-person crew, cover all equipment, labor, materials, and travel expenses, and adhere to strict operational standards including traffic maintenance, environmental protection, and nesting bird considerations. The bid was issued on November 4, 2024, with proposals due on November 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and requires vendors to submit comprehensive documentation including business tax receipts, licenses, insurance certificates, and various compliance attestations. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on pricing, service capabilities, insurance coverage, and compliance with local and federal regulations.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, but requires all bidders to be registered to do business in Florida and comply with various legal requirements, including a Human Trafficking Affidavit and FEMA contract provisions. Seven vendors submitted proposals, including Asomeo Environmental Restoration Industry, Odyssey Greens Complete Property Maintenance LLC, Sherlock Tree Company, T&K Enterprise of Volusia, Terra Maintenance Co., The Davey Tree Expert Company, and Tip Top Tree Experts LLC. The contract was ultimately awarded to multiple vendors on December 13, 2024, with Odyssey Greens selected for all items based on competitive pricing. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, the contract covers a wide range of services with varying hourly rates based on tree type, size, and service complexity. The cooperative purchasing structure allows other public entities to potentially utilize these contract rates, potentially expanding the overall contract value and scope beyond the initial participating agencies.