When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 29, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $25,000 – $50,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Omaha. The work is located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.

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Christmas Tree Grinding (2026-2027)

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesPosted: October 22, 2026Deadline: November 5, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Omaha is seeking a contractor to provide labor, materials, and equipment to grind and chip Christmas trees collected at five designated sites into mulch for the city's compost operation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must carry Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with Nebraska law
Must carry comprehensive public liability insurance in the minimum amount of $500,000
Must use E-Verify to determine work eligibility for all employees
Must comply with Nebraska's Misclassification of Employee law
Must comply with Nebraska's Fair Labor Standards Law
Must have a current Contract Compliance Report (Form CC-1) on file with the Human Rights & Relations Department for contracts $10,000 or more
Must submit an affidavit attesting to compliance with the Nebraska Employee Classification Act
Must provide a means of lawful trash and debris collection and disposal at all sites

BUDGET

Estimate

$25,000 – $50,000

CONTRACT DURATION

1 months

TIMELINE

December 24, 2026: Sites open to the public.

December 25, 2026: Contractor begins monitoring sites.

December 26, 2026, December 27, 2026, January 2nd, 2027, and January 3rd, 2027: Staffed days for high-volume sites.

January 8th, 2027: Announced closing date to the public.

January 15th, 2027: Deadline for contractor to finish collecting and grinding trees.

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 29, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Omaha

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Omaha requires a contractor to monitor five Christmas tree collection sites, remove contaminants such as plastic bags and metal stands, and grind or chip the trees into mulch not exceeding 2-inch nominal size. The contractor is responsible for trash removal at the sites and delivering the resulting mulch to the Oma-Gro compost facility. The contract term runs from December 25, 2026, through January 15, 2027.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 29, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $25,000 – $50,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Omaha. The work is located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.

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