Tree Removal Services for the New Hope Rd Bridge Replacement Project

The County of Sacramento has issued Solicitation No. 41007 for Tree Removal Services associated with the New Hope Road Bridge Replacement Project, with an estimated construction cost of approximately $219,250. This contract encompasses furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and incidental work required to satisfactorily complete the tree removal scope as detailed in the solicitation's specifications, plans, and special provisions. Tree removal activities must be conducted according to stringent environmental, safety, and construction regulations, including compliance with permits from relevant regulatory bodies and adherence to the 2024 Sacramento County and California Department of Transportation construction specifications. The project location is in Sacramento, California, with work specifically focused on tree removal tied to the bridge replacement, including provisions for traffic control, protection of existing infrastructure, and site restoration. The scope includes detailed requirements such as leaving stumps two feet above grade, maintaining clean work areas, and excluding the parking of vehicles under oak tree driplines. The contract follows a fixed-price bid solicitation format with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology. Bidders must submit electronic proposals via the Sacramento County Electronic Bidding Portal by December 18, 2025, and must hold appropriate state contractor licenses (C-49 or C61/D49). The bid evaluation focuses primarily on total bid price combined with responsiveness and bidder responsibility, without a trade-off process for technical factors beyond acceptability. Key contract provisions mandate compliance with insurance requirements, workers’ compensation, environmental controls, traffic management in accordance with the American Traffic Safety Services Association standards, and quality assurance administered through Sacramento County’s Materials Test Lab. Liquidated damages of $2,000 per calendar day are specified for delays exceeding the 20 working day contract completion period, with a contractual hard stop of January 31, 2026, unless otherwise authorized. The contractor is expected to manage all testing at their expense, provide detailed utility potholing logs, submit a baseline schedule, and maintain professional conduct on site. Communication and contract administration will be managed through designated project and procurement contacts at the County’s Department of Transportation and Community Services Agency, located in Sacramento. Overall, the contract demands strict adherence to detailed special provisions and acceptance standards to ensure successful completion of the tree removal work integral to the bridge replacement project.