This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Essex Jct, Vermont. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town of Essex is seeking qualified tree service contractors for the removal of ash trees and stumps along Town streets in anticipation of infestation by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). A total of thirty (30) trees are to be removed and stumped at the locations noted on the Bid Sheet. All trees to be removed are marked with orange paint. The deadline for removal of the trees is March 31, 2022 and stumps must be removed by April 30, 2022. All proposals shall be submitted on the forms provided with the Request for proposals, with the total cost for trees removed and stumped as the basis for overall award of the contract. The Selectboard of the Town of Essex reserves the right to increase or decrease the work and amounts stated in the RFP, as may be necessary; to reject any or all proposals received; and to waive any informalities in the proposals or to accept any proposal should the Selectboard deem it in their best interests. The Contractor shall submit with his or her proposal a signed copy of the Towns Hold Harmless Agreement and Contractors Qualification form. Copies of each are provided within the RFP. The Contractorshall make every effort to visit each tree to be removed and become familiar with each site before submitting a proposal. Failure of the Contractor to acquaint themselves with the specifics of each tree removal site shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility to perform under the contract. All work shall conform to the latest versions of the Town of Essex Standard Specifications for Construction. Unless otherwise specified and approved by the Town, all ash wood shall be chipped on-site and disposed of by the contractor in accordance with state regulations and Slow the Spread recommendations from the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program for emerald ash borer control. All questions related to this invitation to quote shall be directed to the Town Planner, Darren Schibler, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Phone (802) 878-1343, or email at or dschibler@essex.org. Other than very routine questions, all questions will be answered in writing and distributed to all prospective contractors.