Town of Norwich - Roadside Hazardous Tree Removal Project

The Town of Norwich, Vermont, is soliciting lump sum proposals from qualified tree service contractors for the felling and removal of approximately 14 hazardous trees located within the town right-of-way along various roadways. Identified by the Town Tree Warden and marked with green paint, these trees must be removed with stumps cut no higher than six inches. The contractor is responsible for all traffic control in accordance with the latest Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and must ensure that no debris blocks driveways, stormwater ditches, or interferes with road maintenance and snow removal. All work must be completed by January 31, 2027, with the start date determined by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET and must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Town Manager. Submissions must include a signed bid form with a total lump sum price, a description of the proposed approach and equipment, a list of similar work performed, and two professional references. The Town reserves the right to select any bid or reject all bids, noting that the lowest bid does not guarantee an award. Selected contractors must provide workers compensation insurance and commercial general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 per aggregate. Administration is managed by Brennan Duffy, with monthly invoicing approved by the Town Selectboard.