*Certified SB/MB or DVBE Only* Tree Trimming, Pruning, and Removal Services in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting price quotes under IFPQ 10A2853 for comprehensive tree trimming, pruning, and removal services across Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for thinning, skirting, and stump grinding, specifically focusing on vegetation adjacent to energized and non-energized power lines. Key deliverables include maintaining a 17-foot vertical clearance over roadways and shoulders, ensuring the visibility of highway signs, and the proper disposal of all debris, including palm trees. The estimated period of performance runs from January 2, 2026, through January 1, 2029, with a total contract value ceiling of 461,000 dollars. This solicitation is strictly set aside for certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, Small Businesses for Public Works, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and any subcontracting must be limited to entities with the same certifications. Bidders must hold CSLB licenses for Tree Services (C-49 or C61/D-49) and Construction Zone Traffic Control (C-31), along with certifications for Arborists, Line Clearance Tree Trimmers, and Crane Operators. Additionally, a valid DMV Motor Carrier Permit and DIR registration are required. Award will be granted to the responsible bidder offering the lowest price quote. Payment is contingent upon the submission of detailed invoices and certified payroll records, and prevailing wages apply for bids exceeding 15,000 dollars.