2026 Tree Maintenance/Removal Services Requirements

The Corporation of the County of Brant is soliciting quotations under solicitation OPS-RFQ-26-10 for 2026 tree maintenance and removal services. The scope of work includes urban forestry, pruning, and tree removal to maintain clearances for roadways, public walkways, streetlights, and utility lines. Specific requirements include maintaining walkway clearances exceeding 8 feet and ensuring street signs are visible from 15 meters. Stumps must be ground to a depth of 30cm for surface grinds or 60cm for full grinds, with voids reinstated using triple mix soil and certified grass seed. The contract period concludes on November 27, 2026, and the deadline for electronic submissions via the brant.bidsandtenders.ca portal is October 8, 2026. Award decisions are not based solely on the lowest price and may be split among multiple contractors by area. Bidders must provide unit pricing per tree and are prohibited from subcontracting work. Key personnel requirements include a supervising working foreperson who is an ISA Certified Arborist with at least five years of urban forestry experience. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least 5 million dollars, provide WSIB coverage, and demonstrate compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and AODA regulations. Payment is based on unit completion for quantities accepted by the Municipality's Roads Supervisor. Quotations remain irrevocable for 90 days following the closing date.