Tree Trimming and Pruning Services - San Antonio District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting services for tree trimming, pruning, and brush removal and disposal across its San Antonio District, excluding Bexar County, with work to be performed in eleven surrounding counties. The solicitation, identified by number 601320000069693 and posted on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline of June 18, 2026, targets vendors capable of executing vegetation management in accordance with TxDOT-specific protocols and industry standards including ANSI A133.1 and TCIA guidelines. All operations must comply with traffic control standards CW20-1D and TCP 91-1a, and vendors are required to assign a qualified point of contact with at least three years of experience, ensure all personnel undergo background checks, maintain annual driver’s license verification, and maintain at least one English-fluent team member on-site during work. Brush and limbs six inches or smaller in diameter must be mulched and dispersed within the right-of-way, while larger limbs must be cut into twenty-four-inch lengths and stacked for pickup. The contract term runs from execution through July 11, 2027, with optional one-year renewals extending through 2030, and delivery is F.O.B. destination, meaning all costs associated with transport and handling are included in the unit price. Pricing is submitted via a template with placeholders; no estimated contract value is provided, and award will be based on best value, considering price, compliance, quality, reliability, past performance, and other non-price factors, with TxDOT retaining sole discretion in selection. Vendors must comply with stringent personnel and operational requirements, including adherence to a drug-free workplace, cybersecurity training for system access, and payment of subcontractors within ten days of receiving TxDOT payment. All responses must include an Employer Identification Number (EIN), complete firm identification, and an authorized signature, submitted via email as a single PDF under 20 MB or by hard copy with a valid postmark before the deadline—electronic submission via portal is not permitted unless specified. Acceptance of services requires full conformance to contractual specifications, professional workmanship, and freedom from defects, with inspection and final acceptance solely determined by TxDOT at its discretion. Contractors must also adhere to Texas Accessibility Standards for electronic resources, comply with federal iron and steel requirements, and disclose any affiliations with former TxDOT executives