Tree Removal - on call - as needed

The City of Spokane is soliciting bids for on-call tree removal services under solicitation number PW ITB 6580-26, with bids due by July 7, 2026. This is a public works invitation to bid for arboricultural services to be performed throughout designated areas of the city, excluding the south hill and northwest quadrant, where contractors will be called upon to remove dead, declining, or structurally unsound trees, grind stumps, and perform pruning and planting as needed. Work is to be conducted year-round, with each task package expected to be completed within approximately 90 days, and services must comply with the International Society of Arboriculture standards and the City of Spokane’s own arboricultural specifications, requiring that all tree work be performed by ISA Certified Arborists or Certified Tree Workers. The scope includes removal of trees across multiple property types, with estimated annual volumes of up to 90 trees measuring 2–12 inches in diameter, 231 trees from 13–24 inches, and 70 trees 25 inches or larger, with pricing varying significantly among bidders based on tree size and complexity, leading to an estimated contract value ranging from $594,980 to $1,468,300 depending on selected contractors and task volume. Contractors must hold a valid City of Spokane business license, carry insurance with 30-day notice requirements for any changes, and pay all applicable sales taxes. Subcontractors must be disclosed at the time of bid and any changes reported promptly, and contractors are required to demonstrate good faith efforts to utilize apprentices, with failure to meet targets triggering review and potential debarment. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements enforced through the Washington State Labor & Industries system, and certified payroll documentation must be submitted accordingly. The contract includes liquidated damages for delays, prohibitions against kickbacks and discrimination, and requires contractors to secure all necessary City of Spokane permits including street tree and street obstruction permits before commencing any work. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site where the work is performed, and the City retains oversight through its Contract and Business Standards Compliance Officer. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or award methodology beyond cost are specified, and while pre-bid meetings are offered, there are no option periods, renewal clauses, or explicit termination procedures beyond noncompliance enforcement. Proposals must be submitted via the designated portal by the stated deadline, and all bidders are required to provide