San Mateo Civicplus #888

Citywide planting of 300 trees in San Mateo streets and parks

The City of San Mateo is seeking a contractor to plant 300 City-provided trees in public rights-of-way and parks. - Government buyer: City of San Mateo, California; City Council. - Named OEM/product brand: J.R. Partners — its R2 Grate Stake is specified for planting sites with existing tree grates. The City provides the trees and signage; no tree manufacturer is identified. - Planting quantities: 125 standard street trees in 15-gallon size; 75 standard street trees in 24-inch-box size; 20 street trees with existing grates in 15-gallon size; 20 street trees with existing grates in 24-inch-box size; 30 park trees in 15-gallon size; and 30 park trees in 24-inch-box size. Total: 300 trees. No tree species or part numbers are specified. - Contractor work: Receive, handle, transport, and plant the trees; provide labor, equipment, materials, stakes, ties, watering, soil as needed, fencing, and Gator Bags; conduct weekly watering through the planting period; and perform stump grinding or site clearing as needed. The City provides trees, signage, and a staging area. - Notable requirements: Subcontracting is prohibited. Work must follow applicable ANSI A300 standards, ISA Best Management Practices, and project specifications. The contractor is responsible for utility checks, repair of damage it causes, and traffic control when needed. A California C-27 or C-61/D49 contractor license in good standing is required at award, and prevailing-wage requirements apply.

Description

The City of San Mateo is requesting bids for citywide tree planting services and related work described in the contract book and addenda. Bids are due November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Contractors must hold a California C-27 or C-61/D49 license in good standing at award, and subcontracting is prohibited. The contract is subject to prevailing wage and other requirements stated in the bid documents.

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