Responsive Tree Care Services

The City of Portland, through the Portland Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Division, is soliciting proposals for a not-to-exceed Services Price Agreement for responsive tree care services. The scope of work involves citywide street tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and pesticide or herbicide treatment within the public right-of-way. Additionally, the contract includes the Tree Care Assistance Program, which provides these same services at no cost to qualifying lower-income residents on private property. Work is assigned on a reactive, on-demand basis based on reported hazards, service requests, or inspection findings, and must adhere to the City of Portland Tree Care Standards and PBOT Temporary Traffic Control requirements. Qualified proposers must hold a current Oregon Landscape Contractor license, and field supervisors must possess ISA Certified Arborist credentials. Additional requirements include ODOT Flagger Certification for personnel and IBEW Local 125 signatory status for any work involving utility line clearance. Contractors must also meet TCIA EHAP/EHAT safety training standards for aerial and climbing operations. The selection process is based on a cumulative scoring system, with the highest overall score identifying the finalist, though final selection may also depend on negotiated costs and agreement to the City's terms. The contract is governed by various public contract laws and civil rights compliance standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Payment is processed via ACH electronic fund transfers on a net thirty-day basis following the receipt of a complete invoice. Quality assurance is managed through site visits by PP&R Tree Inspectors, with a key performance metric being the percentage of work orders that pass inspection. Proposals are due by December 3, 2026, and must be submitted via the City of Portland Bid Portal within a twenty-page limit.