NYC Passport #84626B0063

NYC Parks Solicitation: Block Pruning and Utility Clearance of Bronx Trees

The City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking contractors for a three-year contract to provide comprehensive pruning services for street and parkland trees in the Bronx. - Buyer: City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation - Scope of work: - Block pruning and utility clearance topping of street and parkland trees across five size classes (from 4 inches to 27 inches and over in diameter) - All labor, materials, equipment, travel, and incidental work included - Debris removal and site cleanup required - Compliance with ANSI A300 pruning standards and strict safety/environmental regulations - Daily and weekly reporting to the Borough Forestry Manager - Contractor requirements: - Minimum three years of experience in tree pruning, removal, and disposal - ISA Certified Arborists and safety professionals on staff - Certification by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets for work in plant/pest quarantine zones - EHAP training, all relevant permits and licenses, and four references for similar services - Subcontracting only with agency approval - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified bidders - M/WBE participation goals and community hiring efforts apply - Estimated contract value: approximately $5.54 million - Place of performance: Bronx, New York - Period of performance: Three years from contract start, with work orders assigned as needed - Strict safety, documentation, and damage repair requirements, with liquidated damages for non-performance

Description

This solicitation is for a contract to provide complete pruning of street and parkland trees in the Bronx borough of New York City. The work includes furnishing all labor, materials, travel time, equipment, and other incidental tasks necessary for tree pruning. The contract is managed by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and spans from July 27, 2026, to July 26, 2029, with an estimated procurement value of approximately $5.54 million. Bidders must submit responses via the NYC PASSPort online procurement portal and attend virtual pre-bid and bid opening conferences.

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