NYC Passport #84626B0064

NYC Parks Solicitation for Block Pruning and Utility Clearance of Manhattan Trees

The City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking contractors for a multi-year contract to provide comprehensive pruning services for street and parkland trees in Manhattan. - Government Buyer: - City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation - Products/Services Requested: - Complete pruning of street and parkland trees, including block pruning and utility clearance topping - Pruning services divided by tree size classes (4 to under 8 inches, 8 to under 12 inches, 12 to under 20 inches, 20 to under 27 inches, 27 inches and over) - All labor, materials, equipment, and incidental work required for pruning operations - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least three years of experience in tree pruning, removal, and disposal - Must employ ISA Certified Arborists and have EHAP training - Adherence to ANSI and ISA pruning standards is mandatory - Compliance with New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets certification for work in plant/pest quarantine zones - Mandatory safety programs, monthly safety meetings, and daily/weekly reporting - M/WBE participation goals and prevailing wage compliance required - Subcontracting only with prior approval; all damages must be repaired within two weeks - Liquidated damages of $300 per day per incident for delays - Contractors must provide a mandatory equipment list and four references for similar services - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Estimated contract value is approximately $4.45 million - Work will be performed in the borough of Manhattan, New York City

Description

This solicitation is for a contract to provide complete pruning of street and parkland trees in the borough of Manhattan for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The work includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidental tasks necessary for tree pruning. The contract term is from September 17, 2026, to September 16, 2029, with an estimated value of approximately $4.45 million. Bids must be submitted via the NYC PASSPort online procurement portal, with a pre-bid conference and bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams.

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