City of Upper Arlington Ionwave #UA26-56

Upper Arlington solicitation for removal and grinding of 88 public-site stumps

The City of Upper Arlington is seeking a qualified arboricultural contractor to remove storm-damaged stumps from public sites and handle related repairs and approved tree work. - Government buyer: City of Upper Arlington, Ohio; Purchasing office. No sub-agency is identified. - Scope and quantities: Remove and grind 88 identified stumps at public rights-of-way, public properties, and parks. Work includes grinding specified stumps and large roots, clearing nearby sprouts, brush, and weeds, and removing debris and cleaning each site. - Related services: Quote downspout and irrigation-line repairs per linear foot; the contract includes a $1,500 total allowance for these repairs. Additional stump removal and other tree-related services may be requested and require a quote and City approval before work begins. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or bidding vendors are named in the provided materials. - Notable requirements: The contractor must derive most of its annual income from arboricultural work and have personnel experienced in tree maintenance, removal, stump removal, and work near utility lines. Work must comply with ANSI Z-133.1 and OSHA logging-operation safety standards. The contractor is responsible for traffic and pedestrian control, utility coordination and protection, debris removal, cleanup, and repairing damage. Field supervisors must attend a pre-work meeting; work is generally limited to weekday working hours.

Description

The City of Upper Arlington is seeking a qualified vendor to provide the labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and expertise required for stump removal and grinding. Work covers 88 identified stumps on public rights-of-way and other public properties and parks, with requirements for specialized arboricultural experience and work around utilities. The solicitation also includes an allowance for downspout and irrigation repairs and may include additional tree-related services requested and approved by the City. Bids must be submitted through IonWave.

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