Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive tree‑service work throughout Orange County, including pruning, removal, stump grinding, and related debris cleanup adjacent to state‑highway rights‑of‑way. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment (personnel hoist, crane, chipper, dump trucks), certifications, and insurance, and must respond rapidly to emergency service requests. Work is subject to prevailing‑wage rules, strict safety and environmental requirements, and a maximum contract value of $484,000 over a three‑year period.
• Scope covers trimming, skirting, removal of trees/shrubs/vines (including palms) and stump grinding, both routine and non‑routine (2‑hour response) tasks.
• Mandatory licenses/certifications: C‑49 Tree & Palm Contractor license, ISA Arborist certification, OSHA line‑clearance certification, and DIR registration.
• No subcontracting allowed; all work must be performed by the prime contractor’s own crews and equipment.