District Wide Tree Trimming and Maintenance

The Santa Ana Unified School District is seeking qualified contractors to provide district‑wide tree trimming, pruning, removal, and planting services for all SAUSD properties. The contract is awarded on a “not‑to‑exceed” basis for an annual spend of roughly $75‑$220 K and may be renewed for up to two additional one‑year terms. The work includes routine tree maintenance, emergency storm response, arbor‑inventory updates, and debris disposal, all performed in compliance with ANSI A300, OSHA, and California prevailing‑wage rules. • Scope covers pruning, removal, stump grinding, planting (15‑gal and 24‑in‑box), and annual inventory updates on every SAUSD school site. • Contractor must hold a California C‑27 or C‑61/D‑49 license, maintain ISA‑Certified Arborists, provide 10 % bid bond and 100 % performance/payment bonds, and carry minimum $1 M general liability insurance. • Bids must be submitted by June 30, 2026 2:00 PM; clarifications due June 13, 2026 4:30 PM. The contract term runs July 1 2026 through June 30 2027, with possible extensions.