Tree Work

The City of Harrisburg is requesting bids for tree work services throughout its jurisdiction under an Invitation for Bid, with bids due July 21, 2026. The work is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and executed in partnership with the USDA Forest Service as part of the Harrisburg TreeVestment Project.

Bidders must employ at least one certified arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture and at least one licensed chemical applicator registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Contractors must also demonstrate a proven track record of providing high-quality tree care services in compliance with industry standards and local regulations.

The scope of work encompasses tree pruning, removal, stump grinding, planting, and general arboricultural maintenance on public properties and rights-of-way throughout Harrisburg's jurisdiction in Dauphin County. The solicitation explicitly warns that bids containing omissions resulting from industry assumptions will be deemed non-responsive; all bidding requirements are contained within the solicitation documents and PennBid profile, with no assumptions beyond stated requirements permitted.

Bid narratives, if requested, must address six evaluation criteria: project understanding and technical scope; team composition with identification of key personnel and subcontractors; communication plan detailing frequency, methods, and points of contact; schedule adherence approach and delay mitigation strategies; issue and quality resolution processes including reporting and escalation procedures; and DBE participation efforts along with the bidder's diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring practices and initiatives.

Interested prime and subcontractors must log into the PennBid project profile to indicate intent to bid. Questions submitted through PennBid will receive responses within 3 to 4 business days, though complex inquiries may require additional time. A Non-Collusion Affidavit, notarized by a Pennsylvania notary public, is mandatory for bid submission and failure to submit it will result in disqualification.