# Richland School District 2 Opengov #26-2706

Districtwide Arborist and Grounds Clearing Services Solicitation

**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 26-2706
**NAICS:** 561730, 115310

Richland School District Two is seeking bids for districtwide arborist and grounds clearing services.
- Government Buyer:
  - Agency: Richland School District Two
  - Sub-agency: Support Services - Operations
- Scope of Services:
  - Certified arborist services (assessment, consultation, recommendations, reports)
  - Tree pruning/trimming (crew and equipment included)
  - Tree removal (cutting, removal, hauling, cleanup)
  - Stump grinding/removal
  - Grounds/brush clearing (brush, undergrowth, saplings, vegetation)
  - Retention pond/drainage area clearing
  - Emergency/after-hours services (with minimum two-hour call-back and four-hour on-site response)
- Service Delivery:
  - All services provided on an as-needed, hourly basis
  - No guaranteed minimum quantity; services are on-call
  - Pricing must include all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, transportation, and fuel
- Unique Requirements:
  - At least one ISA Certified Arborist must be on staff
  - Electronic bid submission via the district's procurement portal
  - Alternate offers allowed if proposing different makes/models (must specify manufacturer/brand and catalog numbers)
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Contract Term:
  - Initial one-year contract with four optional one-year renewals (up to five years total)
  - Price adjustments after the first year capped at 2% or CPI

### Description

This solicitation is issued by Richland School District Two to competitively obtain bids for arborist and grounds clearing services. The scope includes certified arborist services such as assessment, consultation, and reporting; tree pruning, trimming, and removal; stump grinding and removal; grounds and brush clearing; retention pond and drainage area clearing; and emergency or after-hours services. The solicitation is open for bids until October 21, 2026, with a question deadline of October 8, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through the district's procurement portal.

[View original listing](https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/richland2/projects/294212)