California eProcure #11A4446

Caltrans District 11 tree trimming, removal, stump work, and traffic control services

Caltrans District 11 is seeking a certified small-business contractor to perform tree and vegetation maintenance in San Diego County. - Government buyer: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), California State Transportation Agency, Division of Procurement and Contracts, District 11/Maintenance; contract analyst: Timothy Murphy. - Requested services and estimated quantities: - Routine ground tree crews: 2,000 crew hours; minimum four-person crew. - Non-routine ground tree crews: 100 crew hours; minimum two-person crew. - Routine aerial tree crews: 1,300 crew hours; minimum three-person crew, including two tree trimmers and one ground person. - Non-routine aerial tree crews: 100 crew hours; minimum three-person crew, including two tree trimmers and one ground person. - Stump grinding or removal: 25 stumps. - Routine traffic control: 60 hours; non-routine traffic control: 60 hours. - Work includes thinning, pruning, skirting, and removing trees, shrubs, and vines; chipping; stump work; and cleanup and disposal of debris, including palm debris. Some work is near energized power lines and associated non-energized lines. - The contractor provides labor, equipment, materials, vehicles, fuel, crane or hoist, traffic control, permits, disposal, and other incidentals. Routine service is generally scheduled on weekdays during daytime hours; non-routine work may occur at other times. - Eligibility and qualifications: certified small businesses, including micro businesses and public-works-certified small businesses; valid C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license; current International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) arborist certification; current line-clearance tree-trimmer certification and annual OSHA-required training; and current Department of Industrial Relations registration. Prevailing wages apply when the total bid exceeds $15,000. - Maximum quote: $484,000. The estimated performance term is three years, subject to Caltrans approval and notice to proceed. - No product OEMs, manufacturers, or commercial service vendors are identified in the opportunity.

Description

The California Department of Transportation is seeking quotes for tree trimming, pruning, and removal services in San Diego County. Work includes thinning, pruning, skirting, and removing trees, shrubs, and vines; chipping and removing or grinding stumps near energized power lines and associated non-energized lines; and cleanup and proper disposal of debris, including palm debris. The contractor must provide the labor, equipment, materials, traffic control, permits, and other incidentals required to perform the work. Bidders must be certified small businesses and hold a valid C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license; the solicitation also states requirements for arborist and line-clearance tree-trimmer certification.

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