Oktibbeha County - County-Wide Tree Cutting and Removal Services - IFB No. 2026110501 (2026)
Oktibbeha CountyCounty · Starkville, MS- Due
- Nov 24, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Marvel Howard
- (662) 323-1520
The 30-second brief
Oktibbeha County is soliciting sealed bids for county-wide tree cutting, removal, and disposal services along road rights-of-way under IFB No. 2026110501. The work involves safe tree felling, delimbing, brush hauling, debris disposal, and site cleanup for an initial quantity of up to 100 trees, with options to extend for an additional 100 trees (200 total potential trees). Bids are due by November 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST, with a public bid opening at 10:00 a.m. at the Oktibbeha County Courthouse in Starkville, Mississippi. Inquiries are due by November 19, 2026. Bidders must provide proof of general liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum) and worker's compensation, contractor equipment lists, and references.
Tree Felling and Removal, Debris Hauling and Disposal, Site Cleanup
Bid price per tree, Experience, qualifications, and references of the contractor, Contractor's equipment and apparent ability to perform the work, Completeness and clarity of the bid proposal and required documentation
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Summary
Oktibbeha County is soliciting sealed bids for county-wide tree cutting, removal, and disposal services along road rights-of-way under IFB No. 2026110501.
The work involves safe tree felling, delimbing, brush hauling, debris disposal, and site cleanup for an initial quantity of up to 100 trees, with options to extend for an additional 100 trees (200 total potential trees). Bids are due by November 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST, with a public bid opening at 10:00 a.m. at the Oktibbeha County Courthouse in Starkville, Mississippi. Inquiries are due by November 19, 2026. Bidders must provide proof of general liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum) and worker's compensation, contractor equipment lists, and references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Bid price per tree
- Experience
- Qualifications
- References of the contractor
- Contractor's equipment and apparent ability to perform the work
- Completeness and clarity of the bid proposal and required documentation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Tree Felling and Removal
- Debris Hauling and Disposal
- Site Cleanup
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- General Liability insurance
- Worker's Compensation insurance
- List of equipment
- References for similar work
- Submit to
- County Administration Office at 108 West Main Street, Starkville, MS 39759, or Chancery Clerk at 101 East Main Street, Starkville, MS 39759, or mailed to Board of Supervisors, PO Box 80285, Starkville, MS 39759
- Scope location
- Starkville, Mississippi
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Oktibbeha County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 24, 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: County Administration Office at 108 West Main Street, Starkville, MS 39759, or Chancery Clerk at 101 East Main Street, Starkville, MS 39759, or mailed to Board of Supervisors, PO Box 80285, Starkville, MS 39759. For questions, contact Marvel Howard.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Oktibbeha County in MS, 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 IFB 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 Marvel Howard at (662) 323-1520. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Tree Felling and Removal, Debris Hauling and Disposal, Site Cleanup. 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: "Bid price per tree, Experience, qualifications, and references of the contractor, Contractor's equipment and apparent ability to perform the work, Completeness and clarity of the bid proposal and requ..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Oktibbeha County?
All active and historical solicitations from Oktibbeha County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Oktibbeha County 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 November 24, 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 IFB?
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: General Liability insurance, Worker's Compensation insurance, list of equipment, references for similar work. Review the full document from Oktibbeha County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Starkville, Mississippi. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.