On Call as Needed Tree Trimming/Removal

The Missouri Department of Transportation St. Louis District is soliciting bids for an on-call, as-needed blanket purchase agreement to provide tree trimming, tree and brush removal, and stump grinding services within the St. Louis District, specifically covering St. Louis City and St. Charles County. The scope of work includes maintaining clear zones, improving line-of-sight visibility for signage and CCTV, and clearing vegetation around and under bridge structures. Contractors are required to apply MoDOT-approved herbicides to cut stumps and work areas, remove all debris from project sites, and ensure stump grinding leaves the terrain safe for mowing. All operations must adhere to the International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices, and any traffic control must comply with MoDOT EPG Section 61623 and be scheduled during off-peak hours. The contract period runs from the date of award through November 30, 2027, with the option for two additional one-year renewals. Pricing must be submitted as an hourly rate for a complete unit consisting of a three-man crew, a bucket truck, and a disc chipper capable of handling 10-inch limbs. Awards will be granted to the lowest and best bid that meets all mandatory specifications and vendor responsibility criteria. Bidders must submit their responses via the MissouriBUYS portal by November 13, 2026, and include completed Exhibit M and either Exhibit A or B. Compliance requirements include the Personal Privacy Protection Act, the Buy American Act, and certification regarding the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. Payment terms are Net 30, and no price escalations are permitted during the first six months of the original or renewal periods.