# Cleveland ITB #RFB 4502 202600000000512

Cleveland seeks arboricultural, tree-rigging, safety, and forestry supplies

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 14, 2026
**Identifier:** RFB 4502 202600000000512
**NAICS:** 423840

The City of Cleveland is seeking a supplier of professional arboricultural and forestry equipment for municipal tree-care operations.
- **Buyer:** City of Cleveland, Division of Urban Forestry; procurement handled by the Division of Purchases & Supplies. Buyer contact: Gregory Hart.
- **Products requested:**
  - Climbing equipment, including 10–12 mm climbing ropes, saddles, harnesses, lanyards, connectors, pulleys, ascenders, descenders, throwline gear, storage bags, and aerial-rescue equipment.
  - Rigging and specialized arboricultural equipment, including rigging and lowering ropes, blocks, slings, friction devices, mechanical-advantage systems, and specialty pruning, cabling, bracing, and tree-support equipment.
  - Tree-care safety supplies, including chainsaw PPE, helmets, eye and hearing protection, chipper-safety and high-visibility apparel, Bluetooth communications equipment, first-aid and trauma kits, and hydration and heat-stress supplies.
  - Consulting forestry tools and materials, including diameter tapes, calipers, increment borers, soil probes, marking supplies, tags, labels, stakes, and data-collection accessories. Arborist training and technical manuals are also requested.
- **Named system:** GRCS winch-assisted tree-rigging system, or an approved equal. No manufacturer or bidder is identified by name; no specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided.
- **Notable requirements:** Products must meet relevant ANSI/OSHA requirements. Suppliers should provide genuine manufacturer-approved products and compatible parts, warranty documentation and support, knowledgeable product assistance, and capacity for bulk, recurring, catalog, and individual orders. Bidders are asked to quote category-level discounts from published catalog or website prices.
- **Delivery:** Products are to be delivered to the City’s Parks Maintenance–Urban Forestry location in Cleveland.
- **Period of performance:** No contract term, start or end date, option years, or subscription period is specified.

### Description

The City of Cleveland Division of Urban Forestry is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of arboricultural, forestry, tree-climbing, rigging, safety, consulting, and related field equipment for municipal tree care operations. Supplies include climbing and rigging equipment, specialized arboricultural equipment, personal protective and tree-care safety equipment, and consulting forestry tools. The selected vendor must demonstrate relevant experience, provide genuine manufacturer-approved products and support for specialized equipment, handle bulk and catalog orders, and offer knowledgeable product support. Bidders should provide category-level discounts from published catalog or website pricing; items must meet relevant ANSI/OSHA standards for protective apparel and gear.

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