Vegetation Management Informal Solicitation

The City of Berkeley Fire Department has issued an informal solicitation for a Vegetation Management project, specifically the Strategic Fuel Reduction Initiative – Hazardous Eucalyptus Tree Removal Project. This contract, identified by solicitation number 20260822065, focuses on reducing wildfire fuel loads within the High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones of the Berkeley Hills. The scope of work includes the removal of hazardous eucalyptus trees within 200 feet of residential structures on private property, debris processing, erosion control, and ecological restoration through the planting of native species. All activities must be performed under specific written Task Orders and must comply with Cal/OSHA safety standards, environmental regulations, and local fire hazard protocols. The estimated contract value is a single sum proposal not to exceed $50,000. Contractors are held to rigorous performance and reporting standards, including the submission of quarterly reports containing GIS data, treatment maps, before-and-after photographs, and disposal weight tickets. Key performance metrics include maintaining a minimum 80% survival rate for planted woody species over 12 to 24 months and conducting invasive species monitoring for two growing seasons. Proposals must be submitted via email to the designated procurement contacts by the deadline of August 27, 2026. The City retains the authority to suspend work during Red Flag Warnings or unsafe weather conditions and may withhold payment for any work that is unauthorized, incomplete, or inadequately documented.