Tree Trimming Services

The City of Shelton, Connecticut is seeking competitive bids for tree trimming services via Invitation to Bid, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Shelton City Hall. The successful bidder must hold a valid arborist license from the State of Connecticut and maintain a Workers Compensation Experience Modification Rating of 1.0 or lower; all employees must have Electrical Hazard Awareness Certification. These are the primary eligibility filters.

The scope encompasses trimming, pruning, and topping-out of various-size trees; chipping and removal of all branches; site cleanup including grass raking and pavement blowing; and optional preparation of firewood (cut to two-foot lengths and stacked on property edges) if residents request it. All work must comply with OSHA regulations, applicable environmental permits, and ANSI pruning standards. The City may require the contractor to deploy additional crew as deemed necessary.

Pricing is submitted on an hourly basis for specified line items: aerial bucket trucks with 60-foot reach and 10 cubic yard chip boxes, chip box trucks with chippers, operators, helpers, 70-foot aerial bucket trucks, two-person climbing crews, and mini-lifts (track or rubber tire) with 70-foot or greater reach. All pricing must include labor, materials, equipment, tools, mobilization, permits, licenses, overhead, profit, and applicable taxes. Prices remain valid for a minimum of 90 days from bid opening and shall be in effect for three years following award, with the City reserving the right to extend for an additional three years in one-year increments upon mutual written agreement. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; all other hours are on-call.

Questions are due September 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses by September 11. No pre-bid meeting is required. Individuals assigned to the project may be subject to background checks by the Shelton Police Department.