Dept of Management Services Florida #26014

St. Augustine Annual Tree Trimming, Removal, and Related Services Solicitation

The City of St. Augustine, Florida is seeking bids from qualified contractors for annual tree trimming, removal, and related services across city-owned properties. - Government Buyer: - City of St. Augustine, General Services Department - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive tree maintenance including scheduled and on-call tree trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, debris disposal, technical assistance, and emergency response - Services required at parks, retention areas, rights-of-way, and other city locations - Product and Service Line Items: - Tree cut down and debris removal (by tree size: 0-12", 13-24", 25-36", 37-48", 49-60" DBH) - Tree cut down (city removes debris) by size - Stump grinding (up to and exceeding 20" circumference) - Tree trimming (hourly rate) - Emergency/holiday/weekend work (hourly rate) - Cut and toss (storm debris clearance) - Debris removal (full and half 50 cubic yard loads) - Retrieving wood off road (hourly rate) - Root grinding above ground (hourly rate) - Spade service for tree relocation (0-12" DBH) - Maintenance of traffic (hourly rate) - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must be licensed, insured, and provide certified arborist staff - Compliance with ANSI A300 standards, Florida Department of Transportation specifications, and city ordinances - Rapid emergency response required (within 30 minutes for emergencies) - Pricing based on tree diameter and service type; negotiated pricing for trees over 60" DBH and specialized services - Indefinite quantity contract; work ordered as needed - City may award to multiple vendors - No specific OEMs or product brands are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation.

Description

The City of St. Augustine is soliciting sealed bids from experienced and licensed contractors for tree maintenance services across various city properties including parks, retention areas, rights-of-way, and other locations within the city limits. The scope includes tree trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, debris disposal, technical assistance, and emergency response. Work must comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including ANSI A300 standards and Florida Department of Transportation specifications. Contractors must be licensed and insured, provide reliable and professional service, and focus on safety and quality. The contract term includes provisions for emergency response and negotiated pricing for large trees and specialized services.

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