*Certified SB/MB or DVBE Only* Tree Trimming, Pruning, and Removal Services in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties

California Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive tree‑trimming, pruning, and removal services across eight Sierra‑Nevada counties. The work includes all labor, equipment, disposal, traffic control, permits, and related incidentals, with special requirements for work adjacent to energized power lines and for proper waste recycling. The contract is set‑aside for certified small‑business, micro‑business, or disabled‑veteran business enterprises and will be awarded on a price‑basis. • Services cover Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties. • Contractor must hold C‑49 (Tree & Palm) and C‑31 (Construction Zone Traffic Control) licenses, ISA Arborist certification, OSHA line‑clearance training, and crane‑operator certification. • Maximum contract value $461,000; bids must be submitted by December 24, 2025. • Questions due by December 4, 2025; award expected January 7, 2026; contract duration approximately three years.