Description
This solicitation calls for the removal of twenty‑two full trees and one hundred six stumps‑only across the City of Wilmington’s public right‑of‑way and parks during FY 2026. The contractor must extract entire trees, grind stumps to at least 24 in. depth, back‑fill with generated material, and haul all debris off‑site daily while protecting underground utilities and adjacent property. Work must begin within ten days of a written order and be completed within sixty calendar days; bids are guaranteed for ninety days and the award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder using a weighted evaluation.
• Scope: 22 tree removals + 106 stump‑only locations; full extraction, grinding, back‑fill, debris disposal, utility protection.
• Schedule: Start ≤10 days after order; finish ≤60 days after start; mandatory pre‑bid meeting 10 Nov 2025; bid opening 25 Nov 2025.
• Requirements: Business registration, licensing, insurance (CGL ≥ $1 M, WC ≥ $500 k), non‑collusion affidavit, E‑Verify, M/WBE outreach, equipment meeting OSHA/ANSI standards.