Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, and Disposal Services

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking qualified vendors to perform tree removal, stump grinding, and debris disposal services at its Austin District Headquarters located at 125 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701. The solicitation, numbered 601440000053223 and posted on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, mandates that all submissions be submitted electronically via email to suzanne.cabrera@txdot.gov in specific formats, with attachments not exceeding 20 MB and filenames clearly labeled using the “Section #” format. Proposals must include a signed Invitation for Bid, vendor and personnel qualifications schedules, Texas Family Code compliance documentation, and any applicable addenda, all signed and in PDF or Excel format without encryption or password protection. Contract performance requires strict adherence to TCIA and ANSI Z133.1 safety standards, with work performed by ISA-certified arborists and foremen with minimum three years’ aerial lift and tree climbing experience. Services must comply with F.O.B. destination terms, ensuring the vendor retains title until completion at the specified location, and debris must be ground to no more than six inches below grade. Vendors must complete mandatory affirmations related to Texas Family Code child support obligations, prohibitions against employing recently separated TxDOT executive directors, nepotism disclosures, non-participation in boycotts of Israel, compliance with the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, and freedom from ties to designated foreign adversaries including China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. Personnel must pass comprehensive background checks, be fluent in English, and be verified through E-Verify. The solicitation emphasizes a best-value award approach, where price is important but not determinative, and evaluation includes vendor experience, financial responsibility, past performance, delivery capability, and overall value to the agency. The contract may include renewal options and extensions up to three times, with a term as specified on the purchase order. Invoices must be submitted electronically with full vendor details including EIN or TIN, PO number, and designated contact information, and payments are contingent on state funding and compliance with Texas Government Code and administrative regulations. Only submissions received by the stated deadline via the designated email will be considered, with no late proposals accepted and all changes to the solicitation posted exclusively on the public procurement portal.