IFB Tree Trimming, Pruning, and Removal Services in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive tree‑trimming, pruning, and removal services—including stump grinding, chipping, debris cleanup, and associated traffic‑control—across eight counties in California’s Caltrans District 10. The contract is a three‑year, fixed‑price award with a ceiling of $484,000. Bidders must hold appropriate California State Licensing Board (CSLB) classifications (C‑61/D‑49 or C‑49) plus a C‑31 traffic‑control license, demonstrate ISA arborist certification, and meet extensive insurance, bonding, and small‑business/DVBE participation requirements. Work will be performed on non‑right‑of‑way properties held for future projects, with routine service requests responding within 48 hours and non‑routine requests within 8 hours. • Scope: Tree trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, debris disposal, and traffic‑control for sites in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties. • Budget: Maximum contract value $484,000; bids over this are non‑responsive. Small‑business and DVBE incentives available. • Requirements: CSLB C‑61/D‑49 or C‑49 license, C‑31 traffic‑control license, ISA arborist certification, OSHA line‑clearance certification, crane‑operator certification, motor‑carrier permit, and full insurance/bonding. • Timeline: Posting 9/29/2026, questions due 10/7/2026, bid deadline 10/15/2026, award ≈ 10/27/2026, contract period ≈ Nov 2 2026 – Nov 1 2029.