Opportunity
Cleveland ITB #51-26
Tree Trimming Services for Cleveland Public Power – Labor, Equipment, and Emergency Response
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
51-26
NAICS
115310, 561730
This opportunity involves providing comprehensive tree trimming services for the City of Cleveland's Division of Cleveland Public Power. - Government Buyer: - City of Cleveland, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Cleveland Public Power - Contracting office: Office of the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies, Cleveland City Hall - Products and Services Requested: - Labor categories: Arborist/Superintendent, Working Foreman, Journeyman, Groundsman, Apprentice (each with 8,340 hours estimated) - Equipment rentals: - 75' Bucket Truck with saws, hydraulic tools, and 20' ladder (1,508 hours) - 78'-80' Backyard Track Bucket with trailer, saws, hydraulic tools, and 20' ladder (8,340 hours) - Pick Up Truck (7,340 hours) - Chipper Truck (30 yard plus, 8,340 hours) - Chipper (200 HP plus, 8,340 hours) - Emergency response overtime labor (8,340 hours) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Certified arborist supervision required - Emergency response crews must be available 24/7 with a 2-hour response time for the first crew - Compliance with prevailing wage laws and equal opportunity participation (CSB, MBE, FBE) - Proper disposal of debris and adherence to safety standards - Cooperative purchasing may be permitted for other governmental agencies - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation.
Description
This solicitation is for labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform various tree trimming services for the Division of Cleveland Public Power within the Department of Public Utilities. The contract is authorized by Ordinance 184-2026 and is for a period of up to two years. Bidders are invited to participate in a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held via Microsoft Teams. Sealed bids must be delivered to the Office of the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies at Cleveland City Hall before noon on June 4, 2026, when bids will be opened.