Description
The City of Merced’s Public Works Department seeks qualified contractors to perform one‑time tree pruning, removal, stump grinding, and associated arborist inspection/reporting at identified Priority‑1 locations throughout the city. The work includes compliance with ANSI, ISA, and OSHA standards, complete debris removal, site clean‑up, and GIS‑based tree inventory updates for each serviced tree.
• Perform pruning and removal per ANSI A300 Part 1, ANSI Z133, and ISA best‑practice guidelines.
• Remove designated trees, grind stumps to ≥ 18 in., and handle all debris disposal.
• Provide GPS/GIS data capture for each tree (species, DBH, condition, etc.) and deliver updated GIS files to the City.
• Maintain safety and traffic‑control requirements (MUTCD signage, flaggers, barricades).
• Supply three hard‑copy proposal copies and a sealed fee proposal; work anticipated to start early January 2026 and continue through June 2028 (with possible extensions).