REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Project: Tree Removal Services
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Nov 18, 2026
Location of Project: 325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303 Merrimack County is seeking qualified proposals for Tree Removal Services at 325 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303 according to the terms, conditions, and specifications of this solicitation. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to acquire offers from various vendors, conduct a fair evaluation based on criteria listed herein, and select the candidate who best provides the County with the desired product and service. Acceptance of any proposal(s) will be subject to approval by the Merrimack County Board of Commissioners. Project Schedule (selected items): - RFP Issued: 10/30/2026 - MANDATORY Pre-Proposal Site Meeting/Tour: 10:30am on November 12, 2026 (meeting to start at the main entrance of Merrimack County Nursing Home) - Questions and Answers: To be addressed at the 11/12/2026 meeting - Proposal Due Date: 11/18/2026 (received by Merrimack County Purchasing Department by 12:00 PM EST) Project Overview & Objective: The Merrimack County Nursing Home (MCNH) is seeking proposals from qualified firms capable of performing tree removal services. The purpose of this project is to safely and efficiently remove 35 trees (34 Cedar and 1 Norway Spruce) from the property. All work is to be executed in accordance with OSHA safety regulations. Additional work, if the budget allows, may include stump grinding and/or the pruning of 18 hardwood trees. Scope: - Tree removal: County seeks quotes for two contract options and will select one: 1) complete removal of the 35 trees; or 2) removal of brush and limbs of the 35 trees leaving poles in usable lengths (approx. 16') neatly stacked onsite. Trees to be removed will be identified with orange ribbons. No other trees are to be removed. - Stump grinding (optional): Quotes sought for grinding 35 stumps to a depth of 6"–8" below existing grade. - Pruning (optional): Quotes sought for pruning 18 hardwood trees to provide relief and deadwood removal; work to conform to ANSI A300 standards. Trees to be pruned will be marked with pink ribbons. - Site cleanup: Contractor shall rake work zones to remove wood chips, sawdust and twigs, leaving the site in a clean, professional condition. - Access: Work area access to be identified at the mandatory walkthrough on 11/12/2026. - Insurance and compliance: Contractor must comply with insurance requirements and General Terms & Conditions of the solicitation; work in accordance with OSHA and other applicable standards. Proposal Requirements and Evaluation (selected): - Proposals accepted until 11/18/2026 at 12:00 PM EST; must be clearly marked "RFP: 20261030". - Proposals must be signed by an authorized agent, include itemized all-inclusive costs, description of services, equipment/subcontractors, timeline, references (three), and satisfaction guarantee addressing corrective action for deficiencies. - The successful respondent will be expected to execute a contract or accept a Purchase Order incorporating Terms and Conditions contained in the RFP. Exceptions to terms must be identified in submission. - Evaluation criteria include Proposal Pricing (60%), Quality of Services (20%), and Experience/References (20%). Additional terms: The County reserves rights to reject any/all submissions, cancel the RFP, waive informalities, require performance bonds, require certificates of insurance and other compliance documentation, and to award only after Board of Commissioners approval. Proposals become county property and are subject to public inspection in accordance with RSA 91-A.
