Chino Hills Civicplus #535

Hickory Creek Nature Park tree removal and stump grinding

The City of Chino Hills is seeking a contractor to remove declining trees at Hickory Creek Nature Park and restore the site while protecting wildlife. - Government buyer: City of Chino Hills, Public Works Department – Engineering Division. - Requested work: Remove and dispose of 54 declining trees marked with orange Xs, grind stumps flush with the ground, and remove debris. Large multi-trunk trees count as individual trees. - Site and environmental requirements: Coordinate with the City Representative and Contract Biologist; comply with applicable migratory bird and endangered-species protections, including the MBTA, CESA, and ESA. A biological assessment may affect when work can proceed. Restore native vegetation damaged during the work. - Safety and access: Limit equipment staging to the south side of the paved trail and bring on site only equipment used for removal. Proposals must address safety and any proposed trail closures. Obtain City confirmation before trimming branches. - Contractor requirements: Provide a detailed work plan and safety plan, pay prevailing wages, and provide certified payroll. The project includes labor, equipment, materials, insurance, fuel, and disposal costs. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or prospective vendors are named; this is a services procurement. - Schedule: One-year contract term with an option for one additional year. Removal work is to be completed within 21 calendar days after commencement, subject to extensions for weather or biological findings.

Description

The City of Chino Hills is requesting proposals for tree removal services at Hickory Creek Nature Park, south of Hickory Lane between Rolling Ridge Drive and Pipeline Avenue. The project involves removing declining trees marked with orange Xs to enhance habitat for birds and wildlife, subject to biological assessments and applicable project requirements. Attendance at the mandatory job walk is required for proposals to be reviewed. The solicitation calls for a one-year contract with an option for one additional one-year term.

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