Tree Trimming Maintenance

Frederick County Division of Public Works, Department of Highways is requesting bids on tree trimming, removal, and planting services across approximately 1,412 center lane miles of maintained roadways under IFB #27-210, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on September 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM via Microsoft Teams.

Qualification requirements are strict: contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of active experience in tree trimming, removal, and planting services; maintain ISA-certified arborist certification; and hold a Maryland Roadside Tree Care Expert License. At least one Maryland-licensed Tree Care Expert and one employee with climbing ability must be on-site as needed. The scope includes maintenance trimming and pruning of 500 lane miles, tree removal for 840 hours, stump grinding across six size categories (50 units each), planting of 10 new trees at one-inch caliper, installation of 240 feet of polypropylene root barrier, and 20 hours of after-hours emergency response. Work must comply with ANSI A-300 and ANSI Z133.1 standards and OSHA regulations. Contractors must provide specified equipment: aerial bucket truck with minimum 70-foot reach, brush chipper with 12-inch capacity, chainsaws, gas-powered blower, pole saws, and utility vehicles.

The contract term is one year commencing on or about February 29, 2027, with a renewal option for four additional one-year increments at Frederick County's sole discretion. Pricing is submitted as unit costs; the County will calculate total contract value and award to the lowest bidding responsive and responsible contractor. Prices are firm for one year from the contract effective date; price adjustments for renewals may not exceed the lesser of Consumer Price Index increases or five percent. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence), Auto Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation. Payment terms are Net 30. Written questions are due October 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM. No bid deposit, performance bond, or payment bond is required.