Opportunity

Hamilton County PlanetBids #0426-054

Debris Grinding Services for Hamilton County, TN (One-Year Contract with Renewals)

Posted

April 10, 2026

Respond By

April 21, 2026

Identifier

0426-054

NAICS

562998

Hamilton County, Tennessee is seeking bids for a one-year contract (with three one-year renewal options) for debris grinding services to support the Highway Department and other county departments: - Government Buyer: - Hamilton County Procurement Department, on behalf of the Highway Department and other county departments - Scope of Services: - Grinding of trees, brush, and construction/demolition (C&D) debris - Services required on an as-needed basis, including emergency response during natural disasters - Contractor must provide all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation - Products and Equipment Requested: - Labor positions: Working Foreman/Supervisor, Grounds Laborer, and other labor roles (hourly rates) - Equipment (hourly rates): - 45,000lb Excavator (with brush grapple and stump splitter) - 800hp Inline wood/tree grinder - 100hp Skid Steer (with wood grinding head and forestry mower) - 225hp Log Skidder (16ft2 Grapple Capacity) - Semi-Trucks with various trailers (45 Walking Floor Chip, 30 Dump, 45 Log, 50 Ton Lowboy) - 100hp Knuckle Boom Log Loader - Other optional equipment as recommended by bidders - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ability to process debris to specific screen sizes (max 3-inch for trees/brush, 12-inch for C&D debris) - Compliance with property owner permissions when crossing private property - Adherence to county safety, insurance, and quality standards - Pricing for both scheduled and emergency (weekend/holiday) work - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; bidders may propose equipment brands - Place of Performance: - Work may be required anywhere within Hamilton County, Tennessee - Main government facility: Hamilton County Highway Department, Chattanooga, TN

Description

Hamilton County, Tennessee is soliciting sealed bids to establish a one-year unit pricing contract with three one-year renewal options for debris grinding services. The contract includes grinding of trees, brush, and construction materials on an as-needed basis for the Hamilton County Highway Department and other county departments. The work may occur anywhere within Hamilton County and includes emergency response during natural disasters. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and supervision, and comply with property owner permissions and county specifications.

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