Opportunity
Cleveland ITB #43-26
Citywide Stump Removal and Site Restoration Services for Cleveland Urban Forestry
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
43-26
NAICS
238910, 561730, 115310
The City of Cleveland's Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry, is seeking bids for comprehensive stump removal and site restoration services across city wards. - Government Buyer: - City of Cleveland, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry - Products/Services Requested: - Stump grinding (to 6 inches below grade) for both East and West Side wards - 75 Class A stumps (12") per side - Surface root grinding (visible/exposed lateral roots 2-3 inches in diameter, per linear foot) - Debris haul-away (removal and environmentally responsible disposal of wood chips and roots) - Site restoration (backfilling with grindings and topsoil, applying grass seed, smoothing site) - Expedited service option (for urgent removals) - Quantities: - 75 Class A and 125 Class B stumps per East Side and West Side (total: 400 stumps) - 125 linear feet of surface root grinding - 200 units each for debris haul-away and site restoration - 75 expedited service requests - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with prevailing wage, safety, traffic control, and environmental regulations - Mandatory pre-bid meeting at Rockefeller Park Greenhouse - Option for contract renewal for an additional year - Possibility of cooperative purchasing with other government agencies - Contract may be funded through general obligation bonds - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers - Services may be awarded as a single contract or split among multiple vendors
Description
This solicitation is for stump removal and site restoration services for the Division of Urban Forestry within the Department of Parks and Recreation in Cleveland, Ohio. The contract is authorized by Ordinance 1461.2025 passed by the City Council on December 1, 2025. The work includes urban forestry services such as maintaining and planting trees, and removing trees, stumps, and tree waste material. The contract term is for one year with a one-year option to renew, exercisable by the Director of Parks and Recreation. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2026, and bids must be delivered by May 14, 2026.