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Tree Pruning and Removal Services

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198038State & Local

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San Poil Forest, Louie Creek
Solicitation # LoisCreen2026.pdf
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is soliciting bids for an excavator piling and scarification project totaling 90.8 acres within the Louie Creek logging area on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work includes piling logging slash and debris, removing brush and standing dead trees, and removing non-merchantable trees exhibiting dwarf mistletoe. Contractors must utilize equipment with low ground pressure of less than 8.5 p.s.i. and are required to construct water bars on slopes to prevent water channeling. Performance will be monitored by a designated Contract Officer’s Representative from San Poil Forestry, who will conduct inspections in each unit to ensure quality and progress. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the San Poil Forestry locked box at the Mt. Tolman Fire Center by November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Mandatory submission requirements include a bid on every inspection item, a bid evaluation form, a contracting and subcontracting plan, and proof of SAM.gov registration. Evaluation factors include technical qualifications, reasonable pricing, and a strong emphasis on Indian preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts. Contractors must provide liability insurance and are encouraged to obtain a Trader License and TERO Tile ID certification to avoid specific fees. All work must comply with the Tribal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and applicable federal and state laws.
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San Poil Forest, 3 commercial thinning contracts
Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry and the Tribal Employment Rights Office, is soliciting bids for three commercial pre-commercial thinning contracts located in the 30 Mile Logging area of the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work involves thinning operations across three specific units: SP-06-PCT-27 (39.7 acres), SP-07-PCT-27 (33.0 acres), and SP-08-PCT-27 (37.0 acres). Key technical requirements include the felling of overtopped or suppressed trees, the removal of all mistletoe-infected trees, and specific slash management to create a uniform fuel bed. Quality standards mandate that stumps be cut below five inches and that brush or hardwoods interfering with leave trees be cleared within a four-foot radius. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled 30 Mile PCT 2027 and deposited in the San Poil Forestry Drop-Off Box at the Mt. Tolman Complex by 4:00 PM on November 2, 2026. The award process emphasizes Indian Preference and requires bidders to provide a bid per acre and a total bid price. Essential submission documents include a work plan, bid sheet, debarment certification, TERO compliance forms, and proof of liability insurance. Contractors must also obtain a BIA Trader License and adhere to TOSHA safety standards. Payment terms include a 20 percent withholding until final approval, with partial payments authorized for units exceeding 10 acres. Final acceptance is contingent upon a final inspection by the Contracting Officer's Representative and the complete removal of all debris from the units.
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San Poil Forest, 4 PreCommercial thinning contrats, 21 Mile area
Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forest Development, is soliciting bids for four Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) contracts in the 21 Mile area of the Colville Indian Reservation. The project encompasses a total of 120.1 acres divided into four units: SP-11-PCT-27 (56.3 acres), SP-12-PCT-27 (38.4 acres), SP-13-PCT-27 (41.5 acres), and SP-14-PCT-27 (40.2 acres). The scope of work requires contractors to identify desirable crop trees and remove competing trees and shrubs according to specific site treatment prescriptions. Performance is subject to strict quality standards, including stump heights of less than five inches, specific slash clearance requirements near roadways and streams, and the protection of boundary and surveyed blazed trees. Bids must be submitted via a locked drop-off box at the San Poil Forestry Office by 4:00 PM on October 29, 2026; electronic submissions are prohibited. A complete bid packet must include a work plan, contractor liability insurance, TERO compliance and utilization forms, Title X certification, a debarment form, a bid evaluation form, and sam.gov verification. Award evaluations will consider technical qualifications, price reasonableness, responsibility, and a strong emphasis on Indian preference. Payment is based on completed and accepted acreage at the bid price per acre, with 20 percent of each payment withheld until final inspection and approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Contractors must also comply with TOSHA safety regulations and maintain a valid Trader License.
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Solicitation # 12444726Q0053
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NC27-127 Hurricane Cliffs
Solicitation # NC27-127
Solicitation NC27-127, titled Hurricane Cliffs, is an invitation for bids issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing for the Forestry, Fire, and State Lands unit. The project involves tree thinning and piling activities across approximately 180 acres in Iron County, Utah, specifically about two miles southeast of Cedar City. The primary objectives are to reduce the risk of catastrophic fire and promote vegetation diversity. The scope of work requires the cutting of pinyon and juniper trees six inches above ground level, with all slash exceeding three inches in diameter being piled. The contractor must provide a minimum 10-man crew equipped with chainsaws and GPS or smartphone mapping applications. The project budget is estimated at 128,700 dollars, and the work must be completed by December 31, 2027. Participation is strictly limited to prequalified contractors, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. Bids must be submitted on both a per-acre and total cost basis, inclusive of all mobilization and operation costs, with pricing guaranteed through project completion. The contractor is required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers Compensation and Commercial General Liability with limits of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 3 million dollars aggregate. Compliance with environmental standards is mandatory, including washing equipment to prevent the spread of noxious weeds and adhering to hazardous materials regulations. The contract is governed by the State of Utah's standard purchase order terms and conditions, including certifications against economic boycotts of Israel and adherence to federal and state non-discrimination laws.
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The City of Palo Alto Public Works Department is soliciting bids under RFQ 198038 for a five-year contract to provide comprehensive tree pruning, removal, stump grinding, and general maintenance for approximately 38,000 publicly maintained trees. The scope of work covers street corridors, parks, open spaces, and city facilities, including specific targets such as pruning all trees in at least four designated street areas and 150 open space trees annually. The project aims to maintain a seven-year pruning cycle to ensure urban forest health and public safety. Services include programmed pruning, palm pruning, demand pruning, and stump grinding, with specific response timelines required for sidewalk repairs. Eligible bidders must hold a valid California Contractor's License (Class C-49, C-61, or D-49) and provide a DIR Registration number. The contract requires the use of an ISA Certified Arborist or Certified Tree Worker as the Crew Foreman. Award is contingent upon meeting insurance requirements and providing performance and payment bonds if the contract sum exceeds 25,000 dollars. The project is subject to California prevailing wage laws. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by September 9, 2026, and must include a completed bidder's questionnaire, management staff lists, and detailed unit pricing for various tree size classes and service types.

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Palo Alto seeks a contractor for tree pruning and removal services by September 2026.

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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BID_ITEMS_2026 - Unit Price Bid Schedule for Tree Pruning Services

XLSX, High priority: read this firstbid-schedule
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Bid Items Sheet for Program and Palm Pruning Services

DOCX, High priority: read this firstbid-items-sheet
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Bid Items Sheet - Unit Prices and Hourly Rates for Pruning Services

PDF, High priority: read this firstbid-items-sheet
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City of Palo Alto Minor Public Works Contract Template

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City of Palo Alto Street Tree Maintenance Scope of Services

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RFQ 198038 Tree Pruning and Removal Services

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RFQ Services Bid Form - Unit Prices and Hourly Rates

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RFQ Services Bid Form - Unit Prices and Hourly Rates

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RFQ Services Bid Form - Unit Price Schedule for Pruning Services

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CPA Map Zones - City Area Map Exhibit A-1

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Exhibit A-1 City Area Map

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Exhibit A-2 Tree Trimming for Streetlights Drawing A6

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Streetlight Tree Trimming Drawing A6

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AgencyCalifornia → Public Works
Contacts2 people available
OfficePalo Alto, CA, 94301, USA
Organization / AgencyCalifornia → Public Works
Office AddressPalo Alto, CA, 94301, USA
Contacts
Peter GollingerUrban Forestry Manager
Steven DimterContracts Administrator

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Greentek ServicesSmartsville, CA
West Coast ArboristsAnaheim, CA
Road SafetyRancho Cordova, CA

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This work consists of pruning, removal, stump grinding, and other maintenance of trees, palms, and other woody plants, along street corridors, and throughout parks, open spaces and facilities within the City of Palo Alto. The City of Palo Alto has contracted tree pruning and removal services since 2000, providing a proactive cycle of basic tree maintenance for designated areas in the City. Area tree pruning contracts allow City tree maintenance personnel to respond to varied work tasks including tree removals, plantings and pruning requests in areas outside the current contract maintenance area. The Department of Public Works Urban Forestry Section is responsible for maintaining the health of nearly 38,000 publicly maintained trees. These include street trees and trees in various City-owned or maintained public places. Tree pruning is a key maintenance task in keeping the urban forest tree population healthy. The purposes of tree pruning are to improve tree structure, enhance vigor, and maintain safe conditions for all motorists and pedestrians as they move through the street corridor. This maintenance is achieved through pruning all City-owned trees on a cyclical basis and involves removing trees when necessary. Within the urban forestry profession, documented studies have shown that a five- to seven-year pruning cycle is optimal for maintaining tree condition and value, managing risks, and being cost-effective for a community. The City of Palo Alto has a target pruning cycle of seven years for publicly maintained trees. The estimated work quantities included in the bid items sheet are intended to represent a typical seven-year cycle. Actual work quantities for each bid item in the final contract may differ from those in the bid items sheet. Once a lowest bidder has been determined, quantities may be adjusted up or down to match available contract funding. Payment and performance bonds will be required for the final contract amount.

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Solicitation # IFB No. PW-0332
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