IFB 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 bids under Agreement Number 10A2966 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, tools, equipment, and traffic control necessary to perform thinning, skirting, chipping, and stump grinding, including specialized work adjacent to energized and non-energized power lines. Services are divided into routine requests, requiring a 48-hour response, and non-routine requests for imminent hazards, requiring an 8-hour response. The total bid proposal for this agreement must not exceed 484,000 dollars. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific incentives provided for the utilization of certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms and Small Businesses. Mandatory qualifications include certifications from the International Society of Arboriculture, OSHA Line Clearance Tree Trimmer training, and NCCCO Crane Operator certification. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements for bids exceeding 15,000 dollars and requires a payment bond for any single service request valued at 25,000 dollars or more. Bids must be submitted via mail or hand delivery by October 15, 2026, as electronic submissions are not accepted.