Request for Proposals Tree Pruning

Bid Postings • Request for Proposals Tree Pruning Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In City Government & Departments Resident Services Business & Development About West Fargo Fire Police Library Public Works Economic Development /QuickLinks.aspx Search Home Bid Postings Print Sign up to receive a text message or email when new bids are added! Print Bid Title: Request for Proposals Tree Pruning Category: City of West Fargo RFP Status: Closed Description: Please see related document at the bottom of the page for printable version. The Forestry Division of the City of West Fargo Public Works Department is seeking quotes for 2024 street tree pruning operations. Specifications are available at the Public Works Department office, 810 12th Ave. NW, 58078, or by calling 701- 515-5400. Quotes must be received by 1 p.m., March 1st, 2024, at the Public Works office. Quotes are also acceptable by fax at (701) 515-5401 or emailed to . The estimated start date is on or around April 1, 2024, depending on weather. The projected completion date is May 1, 2024. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals. CITY OF WEST FARGO - FORESTRY DIVISION SPECIFICATIONS FOR TREE PRUNING – RAISE 1. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1.1 This project will consist of “raise” pruning trees on or partially within the public right-of-way. The Contractor shall furnish equipment, tools, materials and labor for this project. It is recommended that potential contractors inspect the area. 1.2 Raising shall consist of selective pruning to provide vertical street clearance - 14 ft. on the street side. However, species, size, and condition of each tree must be considered so not to over-prune/over-raise. Branches, including temporary, should be pruned to prepare them for future clearance needs. Typically, no more than 25% of the total canopy should be removed. Trees vary in size. Some require little or no pruning, others more extensive. 1.3 The Contractor shall make every attempt to protect all public and private property adjacent to the work site and along all hauling routes. Any damage to public or private property shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor and shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the owner of the property involved. 1.4 Methods and manner used in pruning shall be subject to the approval of the City Forester. An initial pruning demonstration will be required before the Contractor can proceed. Examples of recent work (locations, addresses, etc.) are also required when submitting a proposal. Contractor must provide a certificate of liability insurance covering all activities within the scope of the contract performed by the Contractor. The policy must have single limit liability coverage of $1,000,000. 1.5 Each firm submitting a quote must provide a list of all equipment Contractor proposes to use on this project. 1.6 Contractor must provide a Certificate of Workers Compensation Coverage and possess a current ND Contractors License. No pruning on Saturday and Sunday, unless specifically requested by City Forester or contractor. 1.7 Contractor will be responsible for providing all traffic control devices such as cones, flashers and barricades on the street being pruned. No street shall be closed unless approved by City Forester. 1.8 Each tree pruned shall be inspected by the City Forester or designated representative. Payment will not be made until approval is given regarding the work performed. Partial billing is acceptable at any time. Payment will be based on percentage of trees pruned compared to the total for the work area. 1.9 All safety requirements of the contractor shall be in accordance with the latest revision of the American National Safety Standards, ANSI Z133.1 and OSHA standards. 1.10 Contractor with International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist(s) on staff, not contracted or consultant, is required. Submit a copy of their current and valid certificate with the proposal. 1.11 The contractor will protect, defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, servants, volunteers and employees for any and all liabilities, claims, liens, fines, demands and costs including legal fees, of whatsoever kind and nature which may result in injury or death to any persons, including the contractor’s own employees, and for loss or damage to any property, including property owned or in the care, custody or control of the City in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, performance or non-performance of work in connection with this contract resulting in whole or in part from negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, any sub-contractor, or any employee, agent or representative of the Contractor. 2.COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK 2.1 The contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract within five (5) days after the contractor receives the notice to proceed. 2.2 Start and completion dates may be adjusted, by the City, depending on weather conditions 2.3 Completion of work is required by May 1st, 2024, or as conditions remain appropriate. 3.SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 All pruning cuts shall be made in conformance with the latest version of ANSI A300 (part 1) Pruning Standard. 3.2 Broken branches shall be removed. 3.3 Remove crossed or rubbing branches where practical. 3.4 All pruning shall be performed with consideration of the tree species’ inherent growth (i.e., vase-shaped, pyramidal, broad-oval, etc). Improving and/or maintaining tree health is a critical consideration as well as clearance needs. 3.5 All pruning including branches, chips, and rakings must be removed to the disposal site daily. 3.6 Disposal of brush and logs from this project will be at City owned landfill and at no cost to the Contractor. 3.7 Complete entire street/avenue before proceeding to the next. 4. DESCRIPTION OF WORK AREA 4.1 See attached map(s). 4.2 Recently planted, or young trees scheduled for structural pruning by the forestry department, will not be included on the inventory report. PROPOSAL SHEET – 2024 STREET TREE PRUNING (RAISE – Project Area) Notes: 1)Consider inspecting before submitting your proposal. Trees will vary in species,size, and needs. 2)Number of trees is based on our inventory as of Jan. 1, 2022. + or - could occur. Maximum price, Project Area - West Fargo (see attached), 813 Total Trees Total: $ Legal name of Company Company address Authorized representative Date Daytime phone number Email Please include: 1.Locations of recent work. 2.Certificate of Liability Insurance. 3.Certificate of Workers Compensation coverage. 4.Verification of current ND Contractors License. 5.List of all equipment to be used on project. 6.Copy of current and valid ISA Certified Arborist Certificate. Notes: •The City reserves the right to waive any and all formalities, and accept or reject anyor all proposals. •By submitting a proposal for this RFP, you acknowledge that the City reserves theright to cancel the contract at any time, for any reason, and seek additional orother assistance as necessary. •Successful proposal consideration will not be based on price alone. Othercriteria include past performance, quality, and reliability. •Time and funding permitting, an additional area could be added. Publication Date/Time: 2/20/2024 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/1/2024 11:59 PM Contact Person: Chad Zander chad.zander@westfargond.gov 701-515-5400 Download Available: YES Related Documents: Final 2024 Pruning RFP Return To Main Bid Postings Page Live Edit Agendas & Minutes Snow Plow Tracker Fingerprinting Notify Me® Report an Issue Utilities Contact Us West Fargo - City Hall 2515 6th Street E. West Fargo, ND 58078 Phone: (701) 515-5000 Contact Form Center Building Hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday West Fargo Municipal Court 800 4th Ave. E West Fargo, ND 58078 Quick Links Bid Opportunities Police Fire Library Employee Mail Login /QuickLinks.aspx Site Links Home Site Map Contact Us Accessibility Copyright Notices /QuickLinks.aspx Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow