25-40 - Private Property Tree Maintenance

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking qualified vendor(s) to perform maintenance work (pruning and/or removal) on trees located on private property. The purpose of this maintenance work is to manage tree health, develop/improve structure, mitigate risk, and provide clearance. All maintenance work must be done following acceptable industry practices, including the International Society of Arboriculture’s Tree Pruning Best Management Practices and provisions outlined in ANSI A300 and Z133 Standards. Interested bidders will also be expected to attend site visits with private property owners interested in maintenance work, provide recommendations and estimates for needed work, and prioritize maintenance needs across participating properties.

The selected vendor will be required to work directly with the City’s project manager to manage workloads, workflow, and all other elements related to project implementation. The City anticipates making a single award under this contract, not to exceed $300,000. All awards shall be good through April 30, 2028. All pricing provided by this RFP shall be firm through April 30, 2028.