SLED Opportunity · OHIO · CITY OF TOLEDO
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The City of Toledo seeks quotes for removal of city-owned tree stumps in public rights of way. The contract includes labor, materials, equipment, stump and root removal, and disposal. Certified Arborist license required. Bids due April 14, 2026, via PlanetBids portal.
The City of Toledo DPS/Division of Urban Beautification – Forestry Operations is seeking quotes for removal of city owned tree stumps located in the public right of way. Vendor will provide all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to perform tree stump removal in the City of Toledo as specified. Bid prices are to include removal of the tree stump and flaring roots. Disposal of all material and wood chips are the responsibility of the contractor. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: DPS / Division of Urban Beautification Address: 221 Elmdale RoadToledo, Ohio43607 County: Lucas License Requirements: Certified Arborist Other Details: BID SUBMISSIONBids for this project will be accepted via e-bid though the City of Toledo’s PlanetBids portal. Bid submittals or other transmissions of information have not been completed until an email confirmation of the transmission has been issued by PlanetBids. Bid prices shall be to two (2) decimal places (i.e. $0.00). Only one (1) price per line item will be accepted.In order to be awarded a contract, the City requires all of the following documents must be submitted with each bid your company submits in 2026 in PlanetBids:• Project Paperwork*• Line Items – will auto-populate with e-bid• Bid Guaranty (bid bond or certified check / cashier’s check on a solvent bank) – see instructions below• Signed Contract by the Vendor*• Bureau of Worker’s Compensation CertificateBid Guaranty requirements are located on the “Bid Information” tab on PlanetBids. The bid guaranty shall be in the form of a cashier’s check/official check on a solvent bank or a bid bond. If using a check as the bid guaranty, the check must be scanned and uploaded with your bid. In addition, the check must be received by the Division of Purchases and Supplies no later than the due date and time to be deemed responsive. No Company / No Personal checks will be accepted. Checks shall be made payable to “City of Toledo.” If your company is using a bid bond, scan and upload with bid; the original does not need to be received by the City of Toledo. If your company does not provide a bid guaranty, your bid submittal will be deemed non-responsive. (TMC 187.09)City of ToledoDivision of Purchases and SuppliesOne Government Center, Suite 2000640 Jackson StreetToledo, OH 43604Beginning with bids advertised on or after March 13, 2026 the following documents will only need to be submitted once for your company for the duration of all contracts with the City. If any information changes, it is the company’s responsibility to notify the city and update the applicable documentation.City Paperwork:• Vendor Registration Form, if your company is new to doing business with the city• Business Tax Registration Form, if your company is new to doing business with the city• Child Support Affidavit, notarized• Vendor UtilityBeginning with bids advertised on or after March 13, 2026 the following documents will only need to be submitted once for all bids your company submits in 2026. If any information changes, it is the company’s responsibility to notify the City and update the applicable paperwork.Annual Paperwork:• W-9• Insurance Certificate, naming the City of Toledo as an additional insurer – requirements available on the “Documents” tab of PlanetBids• EEO Compliance• Debarment Certification• Living Wage Affidavit, updated no later than February 1st Notes: Forms with Bid SubmissionAs noted above, City forms must be filled out and attached to the bid. Project Paperwork includes the following: Acknowledgment and Acceptance of Conditions Contract Specifications, Primary and Subcontractor Forms, Living Wage Contract Addendum, and Best Bid Criteria.Other required forms include those noted in the Response Type Section and also noted in the Other Details Section: Signed Construction Contract, Bid Guaranty 2.5%.The following items will be required upon awarding the contract: Payment Bond, Performance Bond and PLA, if applicable.The successful bidder shall submit certified payrolls to the City for all labor performed on the project 2 weeks after start date then weekly thereafter.Please Note that a pre-construction meeting with the Contract Compliance office is required prior to work starting. Special Notices: Prevailing Wages are required for this project. It is the obligation of a contractor or subcontractor to make payment in accordance with the prevailing wage determinations. Current prevailing wage rates may be found on the Division of Purchases and Supplies site http://toledo.oh.gov/services/finance/purchases-and-supplies/living-and-prevailing-wages/ or on the Ohio Department of Commerce web site http://www.com.ohio.gov/dico/.Deposit to guarantee bid. Please refer to the Bid Information tab of this bid for details.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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