CRA_HAZTREE_5.6.2026_2304 W BOBE ST. PM

Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is soliciting quotes for hazardous tree removal services at 2304 W Bobe St, Pensacola, Florida. The work involves the removal and hauling of large limbs and trunks from hazardous trees, requiring contractors to be licensed, insured according to Escambia County contractor insurance requirements, and experienced in handling large tree removal. Interested contractors must attend a mandatory pre-solicitation meeting scheduled for May 18, 2026, and submit their quotes by 5:00 PM on May 22, 2026. Submissions must include a completed quote form, proof of insurance meeting specified minimums for workers' compensation, general liability, and auto liability, a W-9 form, and documentation such as company equipment lists and local references. Compliance with OSHA safety standards, Florida statutes including the Public Records and Prompt Payment Acts, as well as Escambia County codes, is required. Contractors must also register with Florida’s Sunbiz and provide appropriate business licenses and tax receipts. The contract incorporates 45 locally defined clauses covering areas such as sealed solicitations, submission and evaluation of offers, award, inspection and acceptance, changes, suspension, termination, equal opportunity, drug-free workplace, insurance, indemnification, compliance with laws, and ethics. Although formal FAR clauses are not directly applied, the contract ensures a structured procurement framework emphasizing legal compliance, safety, and ethical conduct. Evaluation favors responsive offers meeting licensing, insurance, and documentation requirements, with preference given to contractors holding a certified Drug-Free Workplace Program when proposals are otherwise equal. Performance is expected within Escambia County, Florida, Monday through Friday during business hours excluding holidays, with the contractor responsible for all aspects of equipment, personnel safety, and transport to the job site. All pricing must be inclusive of packing and shipping to the destination. The contract permits the County to procure additional quantities for up to 180 days at the quoted prices if needed. Electronic submission of proposals is mandatory via the designated procurement portal, with no paper submissions accepted. The document does not specify contract type, monetary value, or a formal basis of award but requires responsiveness to detailed criteria including conflict of interest disclosure, prohibition of contingent fees, and use of E-Verify for employment eligibility. The contract includes provisions for public records disclosure and assigns contract administration responsibilities to designated County personnel with contact information provided for clarifications.