CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP #2026-01 TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES The City of Rockledge, Florida ("City") is requesting responses to this Request for Proposals ("RFP") for Tree Trimming and Removal Services. The City intends to select one (1) primary and one (1) secondary contractor with demonstrated expertise in providing similar services to those requested herein. Firms with demonstrated expertise are invited to submit a proposal package. The Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained from DemandStar (www.demandstar.com). Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Amber Brown, City Clerk, at abrown@cityofrockledge.org. All questions must be received in writing no later than 5:00 PM, local time, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 and will be answered via written addendum. Proposal Submission Date & Time: No later than 3:00 PM, local time, Friday, July 17, 2026 Proposals will be opened and read aloud immediately following the submission deadline at: Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge FL 32955. RFP#: 2026-01 Project: TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES Bid Bond: N/A Performance Bond: N/A Proposals are expected to be submitted electronically. If you elect to respond to this request, you must submit the proposal electronically though the online services of DemandStar; all documents and attachments must be uploaded by the date and time indicated. Solicitation responses uploaded to DemandStar after the Solicitation Response Due Date and time shall not be considered. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to ensure that its solicitation response is uploaded before such date and time. The City shall not be responsible for delays caused by any technology or access issues. City of Rockledge staff will evaluate the proposals based on the criteria established in the Request for Proposals. After the ranking is completed, City Council approval will be sought to approve the ranking and award a negotiated Agreement, which will be in the best interest of the City, with the top ranked Contractor. Ex-Parte Communication. In order to ensure fair evaluation of proposals, ex-parte communication initiated by Respondents is prohibited from the time the responses are opened until a final decision has been made. No Respondent may initiate communication with any City Councilmember or any City official, staff, or employee who is participating in the evaluation process. Any and all communication initiated by a Respondent after the responses are opened must be in writing to: Amber Brown City Clerk City of Rockledge 1600 Huntington Lane Rockledge, FL 32955 abrown@cityofrockledge.org The City may, however, initiate communication with any Respondent in order to obtain additional information or clarification necessary for fair evaluation of their proposal. Ex-parte communication initiated by a Respondent may disqualify that Respondent from consideration for this Request for Proposals. The City will not pay any costs incurred by Respondents in the preparation of its proposal or presentations. Proposals may not be withdrawn for 90 days after bid opening. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive minor informalities. June 25 2026 LSAR0543127