Tree Removal at the Mill Creek Restoration near Cricket Lane

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) is soliciting bids under RFQ-90209 for a tree removal project as part of the Mill Creek Restoration near Cricket Lane in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. The contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and permits to clear all trees over 3 inches in diameter at breast height within a 6.87-acre area. Key deliverables include the removal of approximately 160 trees over 6 inches in diameter, flush cutting stumps, implementing stream crossings with pump-around systems if necessary, and installing temporary construction fencing. All work must be completed by March 15, 2027, with strict adherence to environmental protections for designated do-not-disturb areas and the use of native species for riparian habitat restoration. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder based on net price, responsibility, and the ability to perform. Bidders must comply with Ohio prevailing wage rates and the District's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals. Required submission documents include a Bid Form Certification and either a Bid, Performance, and Payment Bond or a certified check with a Consent of Surety. The two lowest bidders must provide additional documentation within 72 hours of the bid opening, including a Non Collusion Affidavit, OSHA violation reports, a safety policy, and a substance abuse policy. Performance is subject to strict security and safety compliance, and the contractor must operate as an independent entity responsible for all insurance and tax obligations.