Tree Trimming Services 2026-2027

The City of King is soliciting a qualified tree‑trimming contractor to provide comprehensive pruning services for approximately 600 municipal street trees over two fiscal years (2026‑27 and 2027‑28). Work is divided into Phase I (Northwest quadrant, Oct 5‑Nov 19 2026) and Phase II (Southwest quadrant, July 6‑Sept 30 2027). The contractor must hold a California Class D‑49 tree‑service license, employ a certified ISA arborist, comply with prevailing‑wage rules, obtain a no‑fee encroachment permit, and manage all traffic‑control, site‑cleanup, and safety requirements. Payments are unit‑based per tree, with a one‑time two‑hour on‑site arborist demonstration for city staff. • Scope: Pruning ~300 trees per phase; no tree removal; limit canopy removal to ≤25% per tree. • Requirements: Class D‑49 license, ISA‑certified arborist, insurance, business license, DIR registration, traffic‑control plan, environmental compliance. • Schedule: Bids due Sep 2 2026 11:00 AM; award Sep 22 2026; contracts signed by Oct 1 2026; work Monday‑Friday 8 AM‑5 PM, no weekends. • Deliverables: Unit‑price bid, on‑site demonstration, post‑phase walk‑throughs, compliance documentation. • Evaluation: Experience (≥5 tree‑trimming projects in past 5 years), licensing, safety record, cost per tree.