San Diego Unified School District Planet bids #SV26-0845-30

Districtwide Tree Trimming, Removal, and Arborist Services for San Diego Unified School District

San Diego Unified School District is seeking a qualified contractor to provide districtwide tree trimming, removal, and related arborist services: - Government Buyer: - San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), Purchasing and Contracts Department - Services Requested: - On-call, as-needed, and emergency tree trimming, thinning, pruning, removal, stump grinding, root ball disposal, and debris management - Crew rentals for standard and emergency response (2-hour minimums) - Certified arborist supervision required for certain tasks - Compliance with ISA, ANSI A300, and Z133 safety and quality standards - Emergency response within 4 hours when needed - Traffic control, environmental protection, and detailed photographic/GPS documentation required - Quantities and Scope: - Tree trimming/thinning: 10–25 ft (150), 26–50 ft (200), 51–100 ft (150), above 100 ft (1) - Tree removal: up to 12" diameter (50), 13–24" (300), 25"+ (150) - Stump grinding: up to 12" (25), 13–24" (25), over 24" (25) - Root ball disposal: over 24" (2) - Crew rental: standard (40), emergency (20) - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold valid C-27 or C-61/D-49 license - Prevailing wage and DIR compliance - Employee background checks and fingerprinting - Insurance coverage (including cyber/sexual abuse when applicable) - All cut material becomes contractor property and must be disposed of per regulations - Professional appearance and training for all personnel - References and certifications required with bid - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced, as this is a service-based solicitation - Place of Performance: - All SDUSD facilities and sites throughout San Diego County - Key district addresses: 4100 Normal Street, 4680 Ruffner Street, 2351 Cardinal Lane (Purchasing and Contracts) - Contract Duration: - Five-year term, with services provided on an on-call, as-needed, or emergency basis

Description

This solicitation is for providing tree trimming and tree removal services for the San Diego Unified School District. The scope includes tree trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, root ball disposal, and crew rentals across districtwide locations. The contract requires bidders to have a C-27 or C-61/D-49 license and to bid on all listed items to be eligible for award. The project duration is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, with the bid due date on June 2, 2026.

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