Request for Bids - Fall Tree Removal
The Village of Rhinebeck Requests bids to remove 24 trees and grind their stumps; grind 2 existing stumps; and prune two trees. (see list below) Due to traffic concerns, it is preferred that work should be scheduled for Tuesdays, if possible and conditions allow. All work is to be completed by Oct 15, 2022.
Submit sealed proposals to: Village of Rhinebeck, 76 E. Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 no later than 9:00 am on Sept. 13, 2022. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered. Please mark the envelope “Tree Work Fall 2022” All bids will be publicly opened and read and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
Proposal Requirements:
• Fixed-price quote
• A copy of applicable insurance certificates to include proof of general liability coverage and Worker's Compensation Coverage in compliance with State of NY guidelines.
Because the work is along a State road the contractor will become a Joint Applicant with the Village of Rhinebeck on NYS DOT PERM 33 (no utility). The Village has begun the application process. Additional requirements from the NYS DOT:
• Forms (ACORDS 25/855/Workers’ Comp & Disability) must be completed by the contractor.
• A guaranteed deposit, bank/certified check (to returned after satisfactory completion of work) of $5,000.00 is required from the contractor
• Prevailing wage must be paid according to New York State Law.
Rejection of Proposals: The Village of Rhinebeck reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, as it, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate.
Questions may be sent to:
Meg Crawford megcrawford37@gmail.com
Ric Lewit trusteelewit@villageofrhinebeckny.gov
mobile: 917.273.2572
Removal, Pruning and Grinding List
NOTE: Odd numbers are on WEST side of the street; even numbers on EAST side.
6433 Montgomery St
REMOVE:
1x Sugar Maple, south lawn
1x Dogwood, north lawn
1x Norway Maple, median
GRIND
1x old stump in median
6447 Montgomery St
REMOVE:
2x Norway Maples
GRIND:
old stump in lawn
6451 Montgomery St
REMOVE:
1x Norway Maple, median
1 x Sugar Maple, in lawn
6459 Montgomery St
REMOVE:
4x Norway Maples, median
6463 Montgomery St
REMOVE:
2x Norway Maples, median
6467 Montgomery St
REMOVE:
4x Norway Maples, median
6477 Montgomery St
REMOVE:
1x Norway Maple, median
6464 Montgomery St (Haven Spa)
REMOVE:
1x Norway Maple, median south end (Note: Leave 1 Norway & 1 Crimson King)
6454 Montgomery St
REMOVE:
1x Norway Maple, median
6450 Montgomery St. (Rhinebeck Animal Hospital)
REMOVE:
1x Norway Maple, median
77 E. Market
REMOVE:
1 Norway Maple, median near corner Center St
91 E. Market (NW corner Mulberry) (Burnett & White Funeral Home)
REMOVE:
1 Norway Maple, median - near corner
115 E. Market St.
REMOVE:
1 Norway Maple, median - near corner
Additionally, two (2) trees require PRUNING ONLY:
86 Montgomery St
PRUNE:
1 Norway Maple in front of house, at edge of sidewalk near island
115 E. Market St.
PRUNE:
1 Norway Maple in median, the easternmost one.