Removal of (3) Dead Trees at Different Locations -(SBE)

The City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting firm, delivered pricing for the removal of three dead trees at specific locations: the corner of West Cone and Dellwood, between Hill Street and Benjamin Parkway on West Smith Street, and 915 Sunset Drive. This is a sheltered market bid exclusively open to vendors certified under the City of Greensboro Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program. The scope of work requires the removal of all trees and limbs without damaging surrounding vegetation. For the first two locations, stumps must be cut as close to the ground as possible, while the tree at 915 Sunset Drive requires the stump to be ground out, the area backfilled with dirt, seeded, and covered with straw. The contractor is responsible for all necessary lane closures and any repairs to damage caused during performance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor. To be considered, bidders must be actively registered with the NC Secretary of State, possess at least three years of tree removal experience, and provide three professional references, an equipment list, and a project timeline. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2026, and attendance at all tree locations was required to remain responsive. Proposals must be submitted via the GePS portal by October 27, 2026. The anticipated start date is November 9, 2026, pending the submission of a Certificate of Insurance and comprehensive background checks for all assigned employees within ten days of the award.