Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking bids for tree trimming services in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara Counties. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, disposal costs, traffic control, vehicles, fuel, and crane/hoist, permits, travel, and any incidentals necessary to perform tree trimming services. The contract will require the contractor to have a C-61/D-49 Tree Service or C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, as well as certifications for arborist, line clearance tree trimmer, and crane operator. The contract will also require compliance with prevailing wage rates and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Some key tasks and deliverables include:
• Thinning, pruning, skirting, removal of shrubs and vines
• Chipping, above-ground removal of trees, clean up, and proper disposal of all debris generated by the tree trimming operations
• Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards
• Coordination with Caltrans staff and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution