Arborist and Bucket Truck Service

The contract requires the provision of one licensed arborist and a 65-foot bucket truck to perform tree work in proximity to power lines, ensuring safety and compliance with utility clearance standards. The arborist must be qualified to handle high-risk vegetation management near energized infrastructure, and the bucket truck must be properly equipped and maintained for elevated tree pruning or removal operations. The Town will supply the ground crew, chipper equipment, and traffic control measures, relieving the contractor of these responsibilities and emphasizing a shared operational model where specialized aerial expertise is paired with local logistical support. Work must be performed in accordance with industry best practices for utility line safety and environmental protection. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 561730 for landscaping services and is managed by DAS Procurement under the State of Connecticut. The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2026, with a response deadline of July 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Interested parties must submit their proposals through the official CTSource Bid Board portal, though specific location details for the worksite and point of contact information are not provided in the contract data. The absence of set-aside designation indicates this opportunity is open to all eligible contractors without preference based on business size or ownership type.