Citywide Tree Maintenance & Management Services

The City of Riverside is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive municipal tree maintenance and management services across the entire city, including street trees, park trees, and trees on city facilities. The work covers routine pruning, removal, planting, emergency storm response, GIS‑based inventory updates, green‑waste recycling, and reporting. The contract is a three‑year fixed‑price agreement with two optional one‑year extensions, requiring a C‑49 “Tree and Palm” (or C‑61/D‑49) contractor’s license, optional C‑31 traffic‑control license, and compliance with state labor, safety, and prevailing‑wage regulations. Evaluation will be based on experience, personnel/equipment, schedule adherence, safety plan, and pricing (grid‑trimming costs weighted most heavily). • Scope includes routine and as‑needed tree pruning, removal, stump grinding, planting, pest‑control, and emergency response for ~57,000 canopy trees and ~20,000 palms. • Mandatory qualifications: valid C‑49 (or C‑61/D‑49) license, DIR registration, PCA/QAL certification, and ability to furnish bid, performance, and payment bonds. • Contract term: 3 years (July 1 2026 – June 30 2029) with up to two one‑year extensions; monthly invoicing; fixed pricing for the initial term.