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Bid Title

2026.02 ITB Tree Trimming and Removal Services

Issuing Agency

City of Milton

Location

Florida

Published Date

Apr 9, 2026

Closing Date

May 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026.02

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2026.02
Bid Title:	2026.02 ITB Tree Trimming and Removal Services
Category:	Bid Postings
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Milton, Florida is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors to provide as-needed tree trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, debris hauling, and related vegetation management services. Publication Date/Time: 4/9/2026 6:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2026 2:00 PM Addendum Date/Time: 04/27/2026, by 2:00 PM Contact Person: Michele Williams, Purchasing Officer 850.983.5480 mwilliams@miltonfl.org Business Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Related Documents: SOLICITATION - 2026.02 ITB Tree Trimming and Removal Services APPENDIX C AGREEMENT - 2026.03 ITB Custodial and Janitorial Services EXHIBITS B thru H - 2026.02 ITB Tree Trimming and Removal Services

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INVITATION TO BID (ITB)

CITY OF MILTON

MILTON, FL

BID NO. 2026.02 ITB Tree Trimming and Removal Services

Solicitation Published Date:

04/09/2026 at 6:00 AM (CST)

Bid Due and Opening Date:

05/06/2026 at 2:00 PM (CST)

Pre-Bid Conference Location:

Milton City Hall

6738 Dixon Street

Milton, FL 32570

All Questions Due:

04/17/2026 by 4:00 PM (CST)

Questions and Answers Posted:

04/27/2026 by 4:00 PM (CST)

SUBMIT SEALED BIDS TO:

City of Milton

Purchasing Department

ATTN: Michele Williams

Purchasing Officer

(850) 983-5480

mwilliams@miltonfl.org

Contents

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS............................................................................................. 3

SECTION 1 - AUTHORITY ........................................................................................................... 3

SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................... 4

SECTION 3 – GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 6

SECTION 4 – SCOPE OF SERVICES ........................................................................................... 7

SECTION 5 – COMPENSATION AND PRICING ......................................................................... 9

SECTION 6 – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ...............................................................................10

SECTION 7 – SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................11

SECTION 8 – EVALUATION AND BASIS OF AWARD ................................................................13

SECTION 9 – AWARD PROCESS AND CONTRACT .................................................................15

SECTION 10 – BID SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................16

SECTION 11 – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ..............................................................................18

APPENDIX A .............................................................................................................................23

BID PROPOSAL.........................................................................................................................24

BID SCHEDULE..........................................................................................................................26

BIDDER QUALIFICATION STATEMENT.......................................................................................28

BIDDER CERTIFICATION AND ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..........................................32

APPENDIX B..............................................................................................................................33

SUBCONTRACTOR LIST ............................................................................................................34

ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT ..........................................................36

CERTIFICATION REGARDING NONDISCRIMINATION .............................................................37

CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST CERTIFICATION .................................................................................38

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION..............................................................................40

E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION.................................................................................41

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ..................................................................................................42

PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES AFFIDAVIT ...........................................................................................44

SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES CERTIFICATION ............................................................................45

APPENDIX C.............................................................................................................................46

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

BID #2026.02

TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES

SECTION 1 - AUTHORITY

The City of Milton (“City”) issues this Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) pursuant to Article VIII,

Section 2(b) of the Florida Constitution; Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, including

§166.021, F.S.; and the City of Milton Purchasing Policy 9.0, as may be amended.

This ITB solicits sealed bids from qualified and properly licensed contractors to

provide the services described in the Contract Documents.

The services solicited herein constitute non-professional, non-construction

services. Accordingly, this procurement is not subject to §287.055, F.S., or

Chapter 255, F.S., except as expressly incorporated into the Contract

Documents.

Award, if made, shall be to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder in

accordance with the terms of this ITB and the City’s Purchasing Policy.

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SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Invitation to Bid and any resulting Contract, the following

terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

2.1 “ITB” or “Solicitation” means this Invitation to Bid and all addenda issued by

the City prior to Bid opening.

2.2 “Addendum” means a written clarification, modification, or revision to the

ITB issued by the City prior to Bid opening.

2.3 “Bid” means the written offer submitted by a Bidder in response to this ITB

to perform the Work described in the Contract Documents for the price(s)

stated therein.

2.4 “Bidder” means a firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company,

or other legal entity properly licensed that submits a Bid in response to this ITB.

2.5 “Base Bid” means the Bidder’s stated lump sum or unit price amount for

performing the Work exclusive of any Add Alternates.

2.6 “Add Alternate” or “Alternate Bid Item” means a separately identified

portion of the Work for which the Bidder provides a separate price, to be

added to or deducted from the Base Bid at the City’s discretion in determining

award.

2.7 “Responsive Bid” means a Bid that conforms in all material respects to the

requirements of this ITB without material deviation or reservation.

2.8 “Responsible Bidder” means a Bidder who has the capability, integrity,

financial capacity, experience, equipment, and personnel necessary to fully

perform the Contract requirements and assure good faith performance.

2.9 “Notice of Award” means the written notice issued by the City informing

the successful Bidder that it has been selected for award of the Contract.

2.10 “Agreement” or “Contract” means the written agreement executed

between the City and the successful Bidder, including the Contract

Documents incorporated therein.

2.11 “City” means the City of Milton, Florida.

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2.12 “Contractor” means the Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded and

who executes the Agreement with the City.

2.13 “Work” or “Services” means the tree trimming, removal, stump grinding,

debris hauling, and related vegetation management services described in this

Solicitation.

2.14 “Contract Documents” means the documents that form the binding

agreement between the City and the Contractor, including the Agreement,

this ITB and all addenda, the Bid Form, General and Supplementary

Conditions, Technical Specifications, Drawings, Notice to Proceed, and

properly executed Change Orders.

2.15 “Notice to Proceed” means the written authorization issued by the City

directing the Contractor to commence the Work and establishing the

Contract Time.

2.16 “Unit Price” means the price stated in the Bid for a single unit of Work,

including all costs necessary to complete that unit.

2.17 “Change Order” means a written amendment to the Contract executed

by the City and the Contractor authorizing a change in the Work, Contract

Price, Contract Time, or any combination thereof.

2.18 “Subcontractor” means an individual or entity having a direct contract

with the Contractor to perform a portion of the Work at the Project site.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

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