C24651021_INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

The document is a solicitation for Specialized Tree Services issued by the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast District, Russian River Sector. The contract (Number C24651021) seeks a contractor to provide all labor, tools, and materials to perform specialized tree work, with work to be completed within thirty-six (36) calendar months from the contract start date of June 15, 2025 (or upon DGS-OLS approval). Key action dates include a mandatory job walk at Fort Ross State Historic Park on April 17, 2025, with questions due by April 21, 2025, and bid submissions/opening on April 25, 2025. The contractor must be licensed with a C-61/D-49 or C-49 Tree Service classification and will be responsible for conforming to all laws, regulations, safety protocols, and CALOSHA requirements.

The solicitation includes provisions for Small Business Preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive programs. The state has a goal to award at least 3% of annual contract dollars to certified DVBEs, and bidders can receive evaluation incentives based on their DVBE participation levels (ranging from 1% to 5% of the lowest responsive and responsible bid). A Letter of Bonding on Surety Company letterhead demonstrating bonding capacity is required, and bids exceeding $250,000 must include additional security documentation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with potential consideration for small business vendors in accordance with California Code of Regulations. The total project has a dollar cap of $100,000 for combined incentives, and the state reserves the right to waive irregularities or reject any/all bids.