Tree Inventory

Agency:	Bloomfield town
State:	Connecticut
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	115310 - Support Activities for Forestry 561730 - Landscaping Services
Posted Date:	Nov 12, 2025
Due Date:	Dec 11, 2025
Solicitation No:	ITB # 1162
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TOWN OF BLOOMFIELD

BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT

Bid #1162: Urban Forestry Services

Right-of-Way Tree Inventory

Town Roads

Bloomfield Connecticut 06002

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INVITATION TO BID

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BID FORM

REFERENCES

SCOPE OF SERVICES – ENGAGEMENT & BACKGROUND INFORMATION

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INVITATION TO BID

Right-of-Way Tree Inventory

Town Roads

BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT

PUBLIC BID NO. 1162

The Town of Bloomfield is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide urban forestry services for a right-

of-way tree inventory of municipally owned roads in the Town of Bloomfield. Deliverable item(s) shall be (2)

two hard copies of the tree inventory, one (1) electronic copy on a thumb drive, along with an .CSV electronic

file of the inventory suitable for importation of the data into a yet to be determined tree inventory software.

The Town of Bloomfield maintains 110 miles of town roads and completed 28 miles of right-of-way tree

inventory in fiscal year 2023 in Public Works District 2 (see attached map). The 2023 inventory project resulted

in the identification of approximately 94 trees per road mile. The project goal is to complete the right-of-way

tree inventory in District 2, perform a tree inventory in Districts 1 and 3 and complete as many miles of right-of-

way tree inventory in Districts 4 & 5 as remaining funding will allow. The Town of Bloomfield has received a

Community & Urban Forestry Grant from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

to perform additional tree inventory along town roads.

Bidders wishing to submit a bid proposal must submit a sealed bid to the Purchasing Manager, Town of

Bloomfield, Town Hall, 2nd Floor, 800 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002, by 1:00 PM (EST) on Thursday,

December 11, 2025, at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and recorded. The invitation to bid

and any addenda can be found on the Town website, https://www.BloomfieldCT.gov/ as well as the State of CT

Department of Administrative Services website, https://portal.CT.gov/DAS/CTSource/portal-page.

The bid envelope is to be clearly marked on the outside with “ITB 1162 – Tree Inventory” and the respondent

company name. One Original (clearly identified as such) along with two paper copies, plus one (1) electronic

copy on a thumb drive shall be submitted. Bids will not be accepted after the stated bid opening date and time.

Faxed and/or e-mailed bids are not acceptable.

Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid, in accordance with the Bid

Instructions and Information. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and

Materials Payment bonds, each in amount equal to 100 percent (100%) of the contract price.

Questions regarding this invitation to bid may be directed to the Purchasing Manager, Joseph Muraca, at

JMuraca@BloomfieldCT.org no later than Monday, November 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm EST. Responses to questions

will be posted via addendum by Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST. Questions submitted after

this time will not be accepted. Bidders are requested to limit their communications regarding this Invitation to

Bid to the Purchasing Manager.

The successful bidder (the “Selected Contractor”) shall comply with CONN. GEN. STAT. §§ 4a60, 4a-60a, 4a-60g,

and 46a-68b through 46a-68f, inclusive, as amended.

The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposal submissions, to waive any technicality in a

proposal or portion thereof submitted, to cancel this RFP for any reason, and to accept any proposal deemed to

be in the best interest of the Town of Bloomfield.

The Town of Bloomfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. MBEs, WBEs, and SBEs are

encouraged to apply.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Bidders wishing to submit a bid proposal must submit a sealed bid to the Purchasing Manager, Town of

Bloomfield, 2nd Floor, 800 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield CT, as directed in the invitation to bid, at which time

all bids received will be publicly opened and recorded. One original, along with two paper copies, and one (1)

electronic copy on a thumb drive shall be submitted. The bid envelope is to be clearly marked on the outside

with “ITB 1162 – Tree Inventory” and the respondent company name. Faxed, emailed, or late bids will not be

accepted.

1. All labor, material, transportation, and any incidental charges must be included in the pricing.

2. The Town of Bloomfield is exempt from the payment of taxes imposed by the federal government and/or

the State of Connecticut; such taxes shall not be included in the bid prices.

3. Exceptions to specifications must be clearly stated on a separate piece of paper.

4. Permits:

The Selected Contractor must obtain and bear the cost of all necessary permits, licenses, and fees.

5. Contractor Insurance Requirements:

The Selected Contractor shall be required to furnish proof of the following insurance coverage within

ten (10) days of receipt of the Notice of Selection. Insurance shall be issued by an insurance company

licensed to conduct business in the State of Connecticut with a Best’s Key Rating of A-, VIII or better. Any

and all exceptions must be approved by the Town Manager. Insurance coverage shall remain in full force

for the duration of the Contract term including any and all extensions or renewal thereof. Each insurance

certificate shall contain a (30) day notice of cancellation. All renewal certificates shall be furnished at

least thirty (30) days prior to policy expiration. Any and all deductibles are the sole responsibility of the

Selected Contractor to pay and/or indemnify.

Commercial General

Liability, including

Contractual Liability

Each Occurrence

General Aggregate

Products/Completed Op.

Agg.

Minimum Limits

$1,000,000.00

$2,000,000.00

Auto Liability, including Combined Single Limit – $1,000,000.00

non-owned and hired Each Accident

vehicles

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Bid Number:	ITB # 1162
Bid Title:	Tree Inventory
Category:	Town Bids
Status:	Open

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