EXT REC | CON26-0058 Larsen Park Trees - SF First

The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department is soliciting quotes for the Carl Larsen Park Tree Project (CON26-0058), an informal construction contract for the removal of one very large Cypress tree and all associated debris in San Francisco, California. The project has an estimated value of 25,000 dollars, though the city will not make an award if the lowest responsible bid exceeds 1,170,000 dollars. The selected contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment, and is specifically required to hire a biologist for nesting bird monitoring during nesting season. Performance must adhere to strict site protections, including a 5 MPH speed limit for vehicles and the use of plywood paths on turf. Waste management must comply with the San Francisco Mandatory Recycling and Compost Ordinance, requiring a 75 percent diversion rate reported via GreenHalo. Qualified bidders must possess a current California State License Board Class D-49 Contractors License and ISA Arborist Certification. A mandatory pre-quote meeting will be held on either Tuesday, June 2, or Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9:00 am near the intersection of Vicente and 20th Avenue. Completed quote packages, including an executed quote form, qualification statement, subcontractors form, and an online safety prequalification, must be emailed to [email hidden] by 2:30 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The total period of performance is 60 consecutive calendar days, consisting of 50 days to substantial completion and 10 days to final completion. Payment is subject to a 5 percent retention, and contracts exceeding 25,000 dollars require performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract amount.