Tree Trimming

The City of Akron is seeking qualified contractors to provide tree trimming, pruning, and ground-clean-up services.

Please submit a bid for furnishing TREE TRIMMING at various locations over time period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with the option to extend annually if mutually agreed upon for up to an additional 2 years, allowing for a 30-day cancellation notice by the City only, with the supplier making no claim for damages or additional compensation by reason of such cancellation. The price for the items(s) will be fixed.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete assignments including the cleaning up and disposal of all branches, twigs, limbs, wood chips, and rubbish. All work shall be done in a professional manner, ensuring that no damage is done to city property, private property, or public utilities.

On average, approximately 6,000 trees are trimmed or pruned each year (including on emergency and on-call basis). [...] Exact quantities and sizes of trees shall be determined by the City representative in the field and shall be furnished to the contractor prior to work commencing.

Contractors shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience with similar arboriculture work and shall be able to complete the work specified under this contract within 120 calendar days after work is assigned. The contractor shall have an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist oversee all work to ensure trimming and pruning is done to standard and specifications.

All work performed must be with accordance with the most current editions of the ANSI A300 pruning standard and the ANSI Z133.1 safety standard.

• Emergency Trees 48 Hours
• Emergency Trees 24 Hours
• Emergency Trees 12 Hours
• Emergency Trees 4 Hours

The City utilizes Davey Tree Keeper for all tree operations and expects the contractor to utilize the same for work assignments. [...] Work shall be performed Monday through Saturday during normal business hours.

Contractors will be asked to provide their pricing for trimming/pruning of various sizes of trees, emergency pricing, and time & materials pricing.

**All submissions must be made through the City of Akron's official Bonfire (Euna) procurement portal** located at: http://akronohio.bonfirehub.com/opportunities

Responses are required by: November 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Bids are only accepted via submission on the City's Euna Procurement portal at https://akronohio.bonfirehub.com/. No submission by mail, in-person, faxed, or emailed will be accepted.

Any award will be made to the lowest and best responsible bidder or bidders. The determination of the lowest and best responsible bidder may involve, but are not limited to: price, conformity to specifications, financial ability to perform, previous performance, materials, compliance with related awards/laws/ordinances, availability of supply, delivery promise, terms of payment, compatibility as required, other costs, and other objective factors.

Pursuant to Section 34.09 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Akron, Ohio, the Purchasing Agent has determined that a bid or performance bond will not be required.

The following will be required from the successful bidder at its own expense: (a) Workman's Compensation Certificate, (b) General Liability Insurance Certificate naming the City as Additional Insured (Bodily injury and property damage combined single limit at **$1,000,000** each occurrence and **$1,000,000** aggregate), (c) Auto Liability Insurance certificate naming the City as Additional Insured (Bodily injury and property damage combined single limit at **$1,000,000** each occurrence and **$1,000,000** aggregate).

It will be understood that the City receives Net 30 day terms.