Vegetation and Tree Removal Services in Amador, and Mariposa Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for vegetation and tree removal services in Amador and Mariposa Counties, specifically targeting segments of State Route 88 and State Route 49. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and disposal fees to manage a total maximum of 322 acres, which includes 219 acres of herbicide application, 213 acres of mechanical treatments, and 109 acres of manual treatments. The estimated period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, with a minimum required production rate of three acres per day or 15 acres per week. All pruning must adhere to ANSI A300 standards, and personnel must complete Worker Environmental Awareness Program training. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Qualified bidders must possess current C-61/D-49 or C-49 tree service licenses, C-31 traffic control licenses, a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the DMV, and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. The solicitation requires a 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation rate and offers preferences for certified Small or Micro Businesses. Bids are due by September 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and must be submitted physically to the Caltrans Division of Procurement and Contracts in Sacramento. Payment is processed monthly in arrears, contingent upon the submission of certified payroll records and a completed Payee Data Record.