East Palo Alto Municode #community-forestry-urban-forest-master-plan-implementation-services

East Palo Alto seeks contractors for community forestry and emergency tree maintenance services

The City of East Palo Alto Department of Public Works is seeking contractors for comprehensive community forestry and urban forest master plan implementation services. - Government Buyer: - City of East Palo Alto Department of Public Works - Scope of Work: - Annual planting of 80 public and private trees, including up to 3 years of young tree care for public trees - On-call and emergency tree maintenance services, with emergency response required within 3 hours - Coordination and execution of five annual community outreach events (e.g., Arbor Day, Mayor's Tree Planting, MLK Day, Bilingual Tree Walks) - Up to 25 hours of development proposal reviews to identify planting opportunities and recommend conditions - Up to 60 hours annually for commission/council presentations and additional outreach tasks - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must hold appropriate licenses and certifications - Compliance with prevailing wage laws, safety standards, and environmental regulations - Detailed cost proposals and contractor qualifications required - Pricing adjustments allowed annually after two years, capped at 4.5% increase - Emergency response for tree maintenance must occur within 3 hours - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - The city maintains approximately 7,500 street trees and aims to increase canopy coverage significantly over the coming decades

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The City of East Palo Alto Public Works Department is seeking proposals for implementation services related to the community forestry and urban forest master plan. The scope includes planting approximately 80 public and private trees annually, providing young tree care for up to 3 years, and organizing five annual community events. The goal is to increase canopy coverage from 13.5% to 20% by 2062 and 30% by 2122. Proposals are due by September 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST.

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