Citywide Tree Planting Services

The City of San Mateo has issued a solicitation for Citywide Tree Planting Services, with a posted date of October 24, 2025, and a response deadline of November 14, 2025. The contract, valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000, seeks qualified contractors with at least three years of municipal tree planting experience, capable of providing comprehensive services including site preparation, planting, and post-planting maintenance. The project encompasses planting various types of trees across multiple locations within the city, with the contractor responsible for delivering healthy, standards-compliant trees to the City’s designated storage yard, and then performing planting operations citywide. The contract emphasizes adherence to prevailing wage laws, non-discrimination policies, and safety standards, requiring the contractor to furnish bonds, insurance, and references demonstrating prior relevant experience. Evaluation of bids will consider price, experience, work quality, ability to meet deadlines, safety record, and insurance coverage, with the final award decision resting with the City Council, which may reject or modify bids based on the best interests of the City. The contract incorporates detailed provisions on insurance, bonds, and compliance with state and local labor laws, including requirements for prevailing wages and workers’ compensation. Bidders must submit a sealed proposal by the specified deadline, including all necessary certifications, licenses, bonds, and forms, with proposals to be delivered in hard copy only to the City Clerk’s office. The contract emphasizes thorough inspection and acceptance procedures, requiring the contractor to inspect trees upon delivery, refuse non-compliant material, and correct any deficiencies identified during post-planting inspections conducted by the City’s designated arborist. The scope also includes notification protocols such as posting parking signs and informing property owners prior to work, ensuring organized and compliant project execution.