How to bid on park tree and stump removal for the City of Livonia

What Livonia is buying

The City of Livonia is seeking a contractor for its 2027 Parks Tree and Stump Removal Program. This is a one-time project for tree and stump removal in city parks.

The City says all work must be completed within 60 days of the award notice, unless the City extends the schedule.

Key dates and the bid deadline

The mandatory in-person pre-bid meeting is October 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Meet in the Main Conference Room of the Public Service Division, 12973 Farmington Road. Bids will not be considered from firms that do not attend.

Submit your bid online by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The City will open and publicly read bids via Zoom. Late bids and physical submissions will not be accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This bid may suit a firm that provides tree and stump removal services and can work in city parks. It is a facilities-related opportunity from the City’s Department of Public Works, Public Service Division.

How to access and submit a response

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free vendor account to view the full notice, bid documents, and addenda.

Attend the mandatory meeting in person, then submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the deadline. Use the forms furnished by the City’s Director of Finance and follow the solicitation instructions.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the specifications and all addenda carefully, and use the required bid forms. Confirm your response is complete and uploaded before the deadline.

Include bid security equal to 5% of your proposal. The notice allows a bid bond in Michigan standard form from an approved surety, or a cashier’s check. For a cashier’s check, upload a photo of the actual check with your bid; it must be payable to the City of Livonia and reference this bid. Company checks are not acceptable, and the Purchasing Manager will contact firms to arrange delivery of cashier’s checks.

Plan your proposed work schedule around the 60-day completion period after award notice. The notice says bidders may not withdraw their proposals for 60 days after the bid opening date.