*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 for tree trimming, pruning, and removal services across Caltrans District 10, covering 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, pruning, skirting, and the removal of trees, shrubs, and vines, including stump grinding and debris disposal. A key focus of the work is maintaining clearance and safety adjacent to energized power lines and roadways to ensure visibility of highway signs and safety devices. The estimated period of performance is from January 2, 2026, to January 1, 2029, with a total contract value not to exceed 461,000 dollars. This is a set-aside solicitation exclusively for certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Eligible bidders must possess a C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor License, a C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor license, an International Society of Arboriculture certification, and OSHA certification as a Line Clearance Tree Trimmer. Award is based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) model. The contractor must maintain their certification status throughout the agreement and is restricted to subcontracting only to other DGS-certified entities with the same status. Prevailing wages are required for bids exceeding 15,000 dollars, and a payment bond is mandatory for service requests over 25,000 dollars.