Tree Maintenance Bid

The San Jacinto Unified School District is seeking a qualified, licensed contractor to provide comprehensive tree‑maintenance services across 17 district sites, covering routine pruning, health monitoring, dead‑tree removal, stump grinding, and palm‑tree care. The work must comply with ISA, ANSI, and California OSHA standards, include ISA‑certified arborists, and adhere to strict safety, utility‑coordination, and public‑relation procedures. The contract runs for 440 calendar days after a Notice to Proceed, with a mandatory pre‑bid site walk and extensive documentation requirements. • Scope includes routine trim for ~1,557 trees, monitoring of 282 trees, removal of dead trees, and grinding of 4 stumps across elementary, middle, high schools, district offices, and other facilities. • Contractor must hold a valid California Class C‑49 Tree & Palm Contractor License, provide performance and payment bonds (100 % of contract value), and maintain required insurance (General Liability $2 M, Auto $1 M, Workers’ Comp, etc.). • Mandatory job‑walk on March 19 2026; all bidders must attend or be deemed non‑responsive. Bid submission is electronic via Colbi Secure Bids by 9:00 AM on April 2 2026.