Tree Trimming Services

The County of Riverside, on behalf of the Riverside County Regional Park & Open‑Space District, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive arboricultural services—including tree trimming, pruning, palm maintenance, tree and stump removal, crane‑assisted work, trunk‑injection treatments, storm‑response, and detailed inventory data collection—for numerous parks, open‑space reserves, nature centers, historic sites, and district facilities throughout Riverside County. Work will be performed under ANSI A300, ANSI Z133, and ISA best‑practice standards and overseen by the Park Maintenance Superintendent. The contract is structured as a multi‑year (up to five‑year) agreement with annual pricing schedules for crew labor, equipment, and per‑tree unit rates. Bidders must hold California C‑27 (Tree‑Trimming) and related licenses, provide proof of insurance, and comply with prevailing‑wage and safety requirements. The award will be based on technical capability, experience, and cost proposal. • Services: programmed and on‑demand tree/pruning, palm care, removal, crane work, pesticide/trunk‑injection, storm response, inventory data collection. • Locations: multiple regional parks (e.g., Lake Skinner, Lake Cahuilla, Rancho Jurupa, Idyllwild, Hurkey Creek, Mayflower, McCall Memorial), open‑space reserves (Box Springs Mountain, Santa Rosa Plateau), nature centers, historic ranch sites, district headquarters. • Contract length: up to 5 years with annual rate tables. • Mandatory licensing: California C‑27, C‑61/D‑49, C‑31; no subcontracting allowed. • Compliance: ANSI A300, ANSI Z133, ISA BMPs, prevailing‑wage, safety, insurance, and insurance certifications required. • Submission deadline: Oct 13 2026 1:30 PM PT; pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory) on Oct 6 2026 via Microsoft Teams.