Tree Removal Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be filed with the City of Alton before the opening day and hour. No late bids will be accepted.

The City of Alton will execute payment by mail in strict accordance with the State of Texas pay law in each thirty (30) day period after services have been rendered and found to meet City of Alton specifications. No other method of payment will be considered.

The City of Alton reserves the right to refuse and/or reject executing contracts for labor with any or all grounds maintenance contractors responding to this request for grounds maintenance services and to enter into contracts for labor with those contractors that in the opinion of the city are deemed to be the best and most advantageous. Past performance will be a factor in evaluation and award.

Bidders must provide full firm name and address, be manually signed, and state their legal status (corporation, partnership, or individual). Corporations must list the state of incorporation. Partnerships must provide full names and addresses of all partners. All partners must execute the proposal. Individuals must state their place of residence. Failure to do so will disqualify the bid.

Default in promised service without acceptable reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes the City of Alton to solicit service elsewhere and charge the increase in cost to the defaulting contractor.

Bids which do not comply with these specifications may be rejected. Failure to provide full firm name and address, or to be manually signed, will disqualify your bid. Any threats made to any employee of the city shall be considered a breach of contract. Bidders shall not directly discuss or promote their bid with any member of the City Commission or city staff, except as provided, or such contact may result in disqualification.

Proposals are due by Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST. proposal due date: wednesday, june 24, 2026 time: 3: 00pm c. s. t.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. he contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

Bids may be held for up to 60 days for the purpose of reviewing bids and investigating bidders qualifications. bids may be held by the city of alton for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders qualifications prior to the contract award.

Bids received after closing time will be returned unopened. bids received after closing time will be returned unopened.

Sealed bid submittal must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p. m. , Central Standard Time, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. he clock located in the city secretarys office will be the official time.

The city's standard payment terms are net 30, i. e. payment is due 30 days from the date of the invoice. payment will be made upon receipt of the original invoice and the acceptance of the goods or services by the city of port arthur, in accordance with the state of texas prompt payment act, article 601f v. t. c. s.

The award shall be made to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the best value bid. he city of port arthur will review all bids for responsiveness and compliance with these specifications. the award shall be made to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the best value bid.

A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidders responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements: 1. be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule. 2. have a satisfactory record of performance. 3. have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics. 4. be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. 5. be engaged in a full-time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service required. minimum standards for responsible prospective bidders: a prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidders responsibility.

In the event the work is not completed within the time specified in the contract, there shall be liquidated damages of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per day for each day exceeding the completion date. in case the work is not completed within the time specified in the contract, there shall be liquidated damages of one hundred fifty dollars 150 per day for each day exceeding the completion date.

Failure to respond to bid solicitations for two (2) bid periods may result in removal from the vendors list. failure to respond to bid solicitations for two 2 bid periods may result in removal from the vendors list.

Sealed bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p. m. , Central Standard Time, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Sealed bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p. m. , Central Standard Time, Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The city's standard payment terms are net 30, meaning payment is due 30 days from the date of the invoice. The city's standard payment terms are net 30, i. e. payment is due 30 days from the date of the invoice.

The award shall be made to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the best value bid. The award shall be made to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the best value bid.

A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidders responsibility, including having a satisfactory record of performance and integrity, and being otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidders responsibility.

In case the work is not completed within the time specified in the contract, there shall be liquidated damages of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per day for each day exceeding the completion date. In case the work is not completed within the time specified in the contract, there shall be liquidated damages of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per day for each day exceeding the completion date.

Failure to respond to bid solicitations for two (2) bid periods may result in removal from the vendors list. Failure to respond to bid solicitations for two (2) bid periods may result in removal from the vendors list.