High Fire Hazard Area Vegetation Road Clearance

The City of Santa Barbara seeks a qualified contractor to clear flammable vegetation along roads within its designated High‑Fire‑Hazard Areas, improving evacuation routes and emergency response times. The work involves pruning, limbing, thinning, weed‑whipping, and removal of shrubs, brush, and selected trees, with all vegetation cleared to a 10‑ft horizontal and 13 ft 6‑in vertical clearance. Contractors must provide traffic‑control personnel, notify property owners, and comply with strict safety, environmental, and living‑wage requirements. The contract is initially for one year (with up to four one‑year renewals) and requires a payment bond if the bid exceeds $25,000. • Minimum 10‑ft horizontal and 13 ft 6‑in vertical clearance from roadway edge. • Required crew: three‑person vegetation crew plus one traffic‑control crew member; all work Monday‑Thursday, 8 am‑4:30 pm. • Contractor must hold a valid California C‑27 or C‑49 license, be DIR‑registered, provide insurance, and submit certified payroll at the higher of the city living‑wage or prevailing‑wage rates.