Tree Removal and Trimming On Call Services

The Town of New Fairfield, Department of Public Works is accepting proposals for Tree Removal & Trimming On Call Services to remove and chip hanging tree branches throughout the town on an as needed basis. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and tools to complete the work described herein. The Town reserves the right to inspect the equipment of all bidders prior to making the award. This work will begin on July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. All qualified bids will be evaluated. The award will be made to the Bidder whose overall arrangements are deemed the best interest for the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject any bids. Bidders should be advised that should budgetary constraints dictate part and/or all of the items listed in this bid might be rejected. The decision shall be final and not subject to recourse by the Bidder. All costs incurred by Bidders in preparing or submitting bids are the Bidders sole responsibility. The Town will not reimburse any Bidder for costs incurred prior to the award of bid. The Town of New Fairfield is exempt from the payment of taxes imposed by Federal Government and the State of Connecticut. Such taxes should Not Be included in the bid price. The Contractor agrees to furnish insurance coverage for liability, property damage and medical coverage in the following minimum amounts: Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence, $10,000,000 Umbrella Property Damage $1,000,00.00 Medical Payments $10,000 per person The Contractor shall comply with all Town polices and federal and state laws, rules and regulations concerning non-discrimination in employment. The successful Bidder shall not employ any subcontractor to fulfill any of the duties specified without prior written approval of the Town of Fairfield or Purchasing Agent. The Town shall have the right to request any additional investigative background information including, but not limited to, the employment record of any personnel assigned to perform the services. The Contractor shall furnish, in writing, such information to the extent allowed by law within (30) calendar days after receipt of written request from the Town Purchasing Agent. The Town reserves the right to conduct its own investigation of any employee of the vendor, who, in the opinion of the Town, is not performing the services in a proper manner, or who is incompetent, disorderly, abusive, dangerous, or disruptive or does not comply with the rules and regulations of the Town. Such removal shall in no way be interpreted to require dismissal or other disciplinary action of the employee by Contractor. The Contractor must submit in writing at least (5) Five professional work references, provide the belief scope of work from each project. Pricing submitted in response to this RFP will remain in effect for one year from the date of contract signing. All interested bidders make contact Russ Loudon, Supervisor of Public Works at (203) 312-5629, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., for any questions and/or appointments

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.