This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Readfield, Maine. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The town of Readfield is seeking a licensed arborist to help manage trees in various cemeteries throughout Readfield. The Town is seeking proposals to help them maintain a collection of healthy trees within these burial grounds to ensure visitors a shady, safe, and peaceful space. Readfield would like to establish a long-term relationship with a creative, safe, and economical arborist, but cannot commit to a multi-year contract, though in subsequent years preference may be given to prior hires. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Active Maine arborist license, general liability insurance (minimum $400,000 per occurence), and workers compensation insurance for any employees. Any subcontractor involved in the project must be identified at the time of proposing. Contractors and any subcontractor engaged in the above work must agree to provide proof of liability insurance in an amount not less than the amount established by the Maine Tort Claims Act (currently $400,000.00) that names the Town of Readfield as an additional insured. Proof of additional insurance is required, but not limited to, workers compensation and liability insurance for vehicle and equipment. Certificates of insurance must be on file with the Town prior to the commencement of any work. Contractors must be in good financial standing with the Town or their respective towns and must provide proof that all personal property taxes owed to respective municipalities have been paid or have a signed payment agreement with the respective town prior to bidding. Contractors further will follow Town policy on political activity, harassment, 2024 Readfield Cemetery Tree RFP 5 and workplace violence while providing services in Readfield. Questions may be directed to Ben Rodriguez at (207)-931-7682 or sexton@readfieldmaine.org The Town of Readfield reserves the right to increase or decrease stated quantities on the same or additional trees, in the cemeteries or elsewhere in town, at the same unit prices as the Town sees fit. Actual work contracted will depend on available funding Work completion date will be negotiated with the successful proposer, but in no case will the completion date be after Monday, June 17th, 2024 unless mutually agreed upon by both parties.