Ada County Highway District - 2027 Tree Pruning Services - MO27-16 (2026)
Ada County Highway DistrictSpecial District · Boise, ID- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lloyd Carnegie
- (208) 387-6319
The 30-second brief
Ada County Highway District seeks competitive proposals for 2027 Tree Pruning Services, solicitation MO27-16. The work includes clearance pruning of approximately 20,000 trees within the public right-of-way and/or private property trees and shrubs that overhang onto public right-of-way on selected streets in Boise, Idaho. The project requires labor, supervision, equipment, traffic control, notifications, hauling, and lawful disposal of debris, with completion required by June 30, 2027. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm via the eProcurement Portal. A question submission deadline is set for November 18, 2026. Required criteria include proof of licensure, compliance with ANSI A300-2023 tree care standards, traffic control plans, and commercial general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000.
Complete Work and Requirements to prune trees/shrubs as per Contract Document
Proposal cost (40%), Firm history, experience and references (5%), Firm qualifications and key personnel (5%), Project understanding and approach (20%), Safety and traffic control (15%), Quality control and public coordination (10%), Disputes, claims with ACHD or any notices of insufficient work by ACHD (5%)
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Summary
Ada County Highway District seeks competitive proposals for 2027 Tree Pruning Services, solicitation MO27-16.
The work includes clearance pruning of approximately 20,000 trees within the public right-of-way and/or private property trees and shrubs that overhang onto public right-of-way on selected streets in Boise, Idaho. The project requires labor, supervision, equipment, traffic control, notifications, hauling, and lawful disposal of debris, with completion required by June 30, 2027. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm via the eProcurement Portal. A question submission deadline is set for November 18, 2026. Required criteria include proof of licensure, compliance with ANSI A300-2023 tree care standards, traffic control plans, and commercial general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposal cost (40%), Firm history, experience and references (5%), Firm qualifications and key personnel (5%), Project understanding and approach (20%), Safety and traffic control (15%), Quality control and public coordination (10%), Disputes, claims with ACHD or any notices of insufficient work by ACHD (5%)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Complete Work and Requirements to prune trees/shrubs as per Contract Document
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- List of additions
- Deletion or variation from the specification
- Description of service availability
- Complete statements of all applicable warranties
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/achdidaho
- Scope location
- Boise, ID
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Ada County Highway District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/achdidaho. For questions, contact Lloyd Carnegie.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Ada County Highway District in ID, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Lloyd Carnegie at (208) 387-6319. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Complete Work and Requirements to prune trees/shrubs as per Contract Document. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Proposal cost (40%), Firm history, experience and references (5%), Firm qualifications and key personnel (5%), Project understanding and approach (20%), Safety and traffic control (15%), Quality contr..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Ada County Highway District?
All active and historical solicitations from Ada County Highway District are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Ada County Highway District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: List of additions, deletion or variation from the specification, Description of service availability, Complete statements of all applicable warranties. Review the full document from Ada County Highway District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boise, ID. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.