IFB 161269 - Route 301 Caroline Tree Trimming

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids under IFB 161269 for tree trimming, small tree removal, and brush removal services on Route 301 in Caroline County. The contract focuses on the selective removal of tree parts and small trees, defined as woody vegetation between 2 and 10 inches DBH. All work must adhere to ANSI A-300 pruning and ANSI Z133.1 safety standards, as well as the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual for traffic control. Notably, mechanical tree trimming is expressly forbidden. The award will be granted on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with priority given to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses. Bids must be submitted electronically via eVA by 10:00 AM EST on November 2, 2026. Required documentation includes a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, a list of at least three references, and ISA Certified Arborist certification. Performance is restricted to daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with specific time restrictions from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in certain areas. Contractors must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 for contracts over $10,000 and adhere to prevailing wage rates determined by the Virginia Commissioner of Labor and Industry. Invoices are to be submitted weekly, with payment processed within 30 days per the Virginia Prompt Payment Act.