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

The City of Chesapeake seeks licensed, qualified firms to provide Tree Removal, Pruning, and Stump Grinding Services for trees located in the rights-of-way, park lands, easements, or other public properties of the City. The successful bidder(s) under this IFB (each a "Contractor") shall remove trees, brush, and various vegetation, remove tree stumps, dispose of trees and associated debris. The City, at its discretion, may also include within the scope of this IFB certain trees that are on private property for which the City accepts liability or otherwise has authority to remove. The Contractor(s) shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to perform the services in accordance with the specifications in this Invitation for Bids ("IFB"). Contractors may subcontract elements of this scope of work on a limited basis, with prior approval from the City. The City seeks to award multiple contracts and may designate a "Primary Contractor" and "Secondary Contractor" for the services described herein. In addition to the foregoing, all terms and conditions in Appendix B hereof, entitled "City of Chesapeake Tree Removal, Pruning & Stump Grinding Services Special Provisions" are incorporated by reference into this Scope of Work. The Contract term shall be for a period of two (2) years from the date of execution with three (3) one-year renewal options upon mutual written agreement of the parties. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing through online Question Deadline 01/09/2025 at 5:00 PM ET The City reserves the right to make multiple awards as a result of this solicitation. The award(s) will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), based on the grand total of Section 4, Pricing Schedule, and meeting the requirements of the solicitation. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, the following is the default method of award if the procurement method is an IFB: An award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation will be based on net prices. Unit prices, extensions and grand total must be shown. In case of arithmetic errors, the unit price will govern. If cash discount for prompt payment is offered, it must be clearly shown in the space provided. Discounts for prompt payment will not be considered in making awards. The City reserves the right to conduct any tests it may deem advisable and to make all evaluations. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part, to waive any informality, and to delete items prior to making an award.