Care & Removal of Trees - HWY

The County of Ontario Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed bids for solicitation B27003 regarding the care and removal of trees along roadsides and on county-owned properties, including park lands. The scope of work encompasses tree pruning and tree removal, which includes topping, felling, stump removal, and debris disposal. The contract term is scheduled to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with the County reserving the right to renew the agreement for up to two additional twelve-month periods. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a group lump-sum total of eligible base bid line items. Bids must be submitted in hard copy via sealed envelope to the Ontario County Purchasing Director in Canandaigua, New York, by 11:00 am on October 21, 2026; electronic submissions will be disqualified. Required documentation includes a completed bid form and schedule, a non-collusion affidavit, a sexual harassment policy statement, insurance certificates, and NYS DOL certification. Vendors must comply with New York State and federal prevailing wage laws under PRC# 2026027134 and provide certified payrolls to receive payment. Additionally, the vendor must provide a certified arborist meeting International Society of Arboriculture or American Society of Consulting Arborists standards, and all aerial lift equipment must meet NYS DOL and OSHA standards. Payments are issued within thirty calendar days of an approved invoice, provided a current W-9 is on file.