August 3, 2026

TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

SUBJECT: INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) No. 127077

Complete Tree Pruning, Trimming, and Removal Services Employment Development Department 297 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110

Term: October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029

The Employment Development Department (EDD) invites you to submit your bid for the above service in accordance with the attached Specifications.

Mandatory Walkthrough

A mandatory walkthrough will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 297 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110. You must arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. and remain throughout the entire walkthrough to be eligible to bid for this service. For further information you may contact Facility Representative Cindy Lamas at (916) 507-3809.

Special Accommodations

For individuals who need assistance due to a physical impairment, the EDD will provide a reasonable accommodation upon request for the mandatory walkthrough or site inspection. An individual who needs a reasonable accommodation must call Cindy Lamas at (916) 507-3809 to arrange for a reasonable accommodation no later than the fifth working day prior to the scheduled date and time of the mandatory walkthrough or site inspection.

If you wish to bid, see Instructions to Bidders. If you make any additions or modifications to the IFB package, it may result in the rejection of your bid. The EDD reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Requirement is waived for this IFB. The DVBE Incentive is available to potential bidders. Please see the Instructions to Bidders for more details.

Bids must be received, and date stamped in the Contracts Services Group no later than:

Monday, August 24, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. (PT)

If you have any questions, please contact me at Taliah.Andrade@edd.ca.gov

/s/TALIAH ANDRADE Contract Analyst

Enclosures Cc: Cindy Lamas mailto:Taliah.Andrade@edd.ca.gov

1416 9th Street, MIC 62-C

P.O. Box 826880 Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Bid Due Date: August 24, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM (PT)

Exhibit Pages

Instructions to Bidders A Scope of Work Exhibit A-1, Specifications B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions……………………………………….. 2 C *General Provisions – 02/2025 D Special Terms and Conditions E Standard CA Nondiscrimination Construction Contract Specifications F Sample Standard Agreement, STD 213

Attachment

1 Cost Proposal 2 Bidder Declaration 3 Contractor Contractor Clauses (CCC 04/2017)………………………………. 4 4 Darfur Contracting Act Certification……………………………………………. 2 5 Non-Collusion Declaration 6 Payee Data Record, STD 204…………………………………………………. 2 7 Payee Data Record Supplement, STD 205……………………………………. 2

*View at: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services- Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language

Invitation for Bid No. 127077

IFB No. 127077

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 127077

1. Submission of Bids

a. Failure to read these instructions, the Specifications, and the Terms and Conditions included in this bid package will be at the bidder's risk. Written instruction(s) regarding the submission of bids shall take precedence over any verbal instruction(s).

b. Bidders shall complete and return the IFB Requirements Checklist, found on page 10, and all supporting documents listed. If mailed, the exterior of your envelope must clearly be noted: “INVITATION FOR BID, DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM, IFB NO. 127077.”

c. All submitted documents must be signed by an authorized representative of the bidder’s firm.

The forms must be completed in ink or typewritten. If errors are made, they must be crossed out and corrections printed in ink or typewritten adjacent to error. Corrections must be initialed in ink by person signing the bid forms.

d. The EDD reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may waive any immaterial deviation or defect in the bid. The EDD’s waiver of any immaterial deviation or defect shall in no way modify the solicitation documents, or excuse the bidder from full compliance with the solicitation specification if awarded the contract. The EDD is not required to award an agreement.

e. Bid packages must be received and time stamped in Contract Services Group no later than 3:00 p.m. (PT) on the bid closing date of August 24, 2026. Signed copies of the sealed bid package are to be emailed, mailed or delivered to:

Regular, Overnight and/or Express Delivery:

Employment Development Department Mail Services 1416 9th Street, MIC 62-C Sacramento, CA 95814 Attn: Taliah Andrade

Email Delivery:

Taliah.Andrade@edd.ca.gov

Bids received and time stamped after 3:00 p.m. (PT) on the bid closing date of August 24, 2026, will be considered "late", disqualified and will be returned to sender.

Public Bid Opening

The public bid opening is scheduled for August 25, 2026 promptly at 9:00 a.m. The event will be held at the following address:

1416 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Upon arrival, all attendees are required to check-in with security and sign-in on the bid opening record. All attendees will be escorted to the appropriate location.

mailto:Taliah.Andrade@edd.ca.gov

During the bid opening, each submission will be opened, read aloud, documented, and examined for preferences and incentives. To ensure efficiency, all questions and answers will be kept to a minimum.

2. Key Action Dates

Action Date Release IFB August 3, 2026 Deadline to Submit Questions August 18, 2026 by 3:00 PM PT Response to Questions August 21, 2026 by 4:00 PM PT Proposals Due August 24, 2026 by 3:00 PM PT Intent to Award Week of August 31, 2026 Contract Commencement October 1, 2026, or upon final approval

3. Online Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)

Certification Process

California’s SB and DVBE firms can now file their applications and get certified online via the Department of General Services website at: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page- Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small- Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise. Small Businesses and DVBEs can access the numerous benefits that come along with certification in a more timely and efficient manner.

4. Replacement of Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Subcontractors

If for this Agreement, the Contractor made a commitment to achieve Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, then the Contractor must within 60 days of receiving final payment under this Agreement (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this Agreement) certify in a report to the awarding department: (1) the total amount the prime Contractor received under the Agreement; (2) the name and address of the DVBE(s) that participated in the performance of the Agreement; (3) the amount each DVBE received from the prime Contractor; (4) that all payments under the Agreement have been made to the DVBE(s), and (5) the actual percentage of DVBE participation that was achieved. A person or entity that knowingly provides false information shall be subject to a civil penalty for each violation (Military & Veterans Code section 999.5(d)).

The Contractor understands and agrees that should award of this Agreement be based in part on their commitment to use the DVBE subcontractor(s) identified in their bid or offer, per Military and Veterans Code section 999.5(e), a DVBE subcontractor may only be replaced by another DVBE subcontractor and must be approved by the Department of General Services

(DGS).

Changes to the scope of work that impact the DVBE subcontractor(s) identified in the bid or offer and approved DVBE substitutions will be documented by contract amendment.

Failure of the Contractor to seek substitution and adhere to the DVBE participation level identified in the bid or offer may be cause for contract termination, recovery of damages under rights and remedies due to the State and penalties as outlined in Military and Veterans Code section 999.9, Public Contract Code (P.C.C.) section 10115.10 or P.C.C. § 4110 (applies to public works only).

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise

5. Award of the Agreement

a. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications and offering to supply the services described. The firm submitting the lowest responsible bid may be required to submit evidence that they have available, as needed, sufficient resources to provide the necessary equipment and personnel to enable them to meet the requirements of the Contract, and may also be required to furnish information as to their financial responsibility.

b. It is understood and agreed that following the award of the Contract, the successful bidder shall agree to comply with all Exhibits attached herein, and provide the required documents requested (i.e., bonds, insurance certificates, etc.) in order for the EDD to complete the execution of a Standard Agreement (STD. 213).

c. Small Business/Microbusiness (SB/MB) and Small Business/Nonprofit Veteran

Service Agency (SB/NVSA) Certification Preferences

A SB/MB and SB/NVSA Certification Preferences are applicable to the award of this Contract.

(1) Certified SB/MB and SB/NVSAs may claim preference when submitting a bid on this

Contract. The preference is equal to five percent (5%) of the lowest responsible bid.

When the lowest responsible bid is not submitted by a certified small business, the preference becomes applicable. Please note that the preference is used for computation purposes only (to a maximum amount of $50,000) in determining the successful bidder. It does not alter the amount of the resulting contract.

(2) To learn more about the SB/MB and SB/NVSA Preference Programs and how your business might qualify, contact the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services at

(916) 375-4940.

d. DVBE BID INCENTIVE

In accordance with Section 999.5(a) of the Military and Veterans Code, an incentive will be given to bidders who provide DVBE participation. For evaluation purposes only, the EDD shall apply an incentive to bids that propose California certified DVBE participation as identified on the Bidder Declaration DGS PD-05-105, (located elsewhere within the solicitation document) and confirmed by the EDD. The incentive amount for awards based on low price will vary in conjunction with the percentage of DVBE participation. The following percentages will apply for awards based on low price.

Confirmed DVBE Participation of: DVBE Incentive:

5% or Over 5%

4% to 4.99% inclusive 4%

3% to 3.99% inclusive 3%

2% to 2.99% inclusive 2%

1% to 1.99% inclusive 1%

As applicable:

(1) Awards based on low price - the net bid price of responsive bids will be reduced (for evaluation purposes only) by the amount of DVBE incentive as applied to the lowest responsive net bid price. If the #1 ranked responsive, responsible bid is a California certified small business, the only bidders eligible for the incentive will be California certified small businesses. The incentive adjustment for awards based on low price cannot exceed 5% or $100,000, whichever is less, of the #1 ranked net bid price.

When used in combination with a preference adjustment, the cumulative adjustment amount cannot exceed $100,000.

(2) Awards based on highest score - the solicitation shall include an individual requirement that identifies incentive points for DVBE participation.

6. Rejection of Bids

a. If the bid is received after 3:00 p.m. (PT) on the due date of August 24, 2026 as stipulated in the bid package, the bid shall be rejected and returned to sender.

b. If it is found that a bidder is not responsible (i.e., has not paid taxes; has submitted a bid when the bidder’s license is suspended on the date of the bid opening and/or award of the Contract, or during the proposed term of the Agreement; submitted a bid without an authorized signature; falsified any information in the proposal package or has provided poor performance on a previous contract with the EDD, etc.), the bid/proposal shall be rejected.

c. If it is found, upon license verification with the Contractor's State Licensing Board, that a bidder's license is suspended on the date of the bid opening and/or award of the Contract, or during the proposed term of the Agreement, the proposal shall be considered nonresponsive and shall be rejected.

d. The EDD reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any immaterial deviation or defect in the bid. The EDD’s waiver of any immaterial deviation or defect shall in no way modify the bid document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with the solicitation document specifications if awarded a Contract.

7. Tie Bids

In the event of a tie between two bidders, a coin toss will be used to determine the winner.

Any coin toss shall be observed by witnesses, and the tied bidders would be invited to have representatives present. Location and time will be announced to all bidders.

8. Subcontractors

No subcontracting will be allowed for this solicitation and future contract award.

9. Disposition of Bids

All material submitted in response to this bid package will become the property of the EDD and will become a public record after Award.

10. Grounds For Protest

a. Those who may protest are as follows:

• For IFBs, the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications (if not awarded the Contract).

b. There is no protest if the awarding agency rejects all bids or proposals, based on the interest of the State.

11. Protest Exclusions

The State has no jurisdiction to consider a protest when:

• The Contract is considered a public works contract.

• The Contract award is for a type of contract not subject to the protest procedures. This category includes contracts for maintenance, modification, and so forth of real or personal property, including equipment and contracts for professional services under Government Code section 4525.

• The protestant was not the lowest responsible bidder or the highest-scored proposer.

• The protestant was not a bidder or proposer, and seeks to contest the award. The only recourse in this case is through the civil courts.

• The protest was not submitted in a timely manner.

• The grounds for the protest do not meet the permissible grounds stated in the P.C.C.

12. Notification of the Right to Protest

Unsuccessful bidders who wish to protest this award must submit a detailed, written statement of protest, including the IFB No., the name of the State agency involved, and the agency contact person. The protest must be submitted within five (5) working days following the bid opening. All protests must be submitted to both of the following:

Department of General Services

Office of Legal Services Attention: Bid Protest Coordinator

707 Third Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330 West Sacramento, CA 95605

Bid Protest Coordinator Email address: OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov

Contract Services Group 1416 9th Street, MIC 62-C

Sacramento, CA 95814 Email: BOPSDContractsExternal@edd.ca.gov

13. Conditions and Commitment

By signing and submitting a bid package, the bidder acknowledges it has read, understood, and agrees to the following provisions:

a. General Provisions – 02/2025 available for viewing at: GTC 02/2025

b. Performing a Commercially Useful Function: In accordance with Government Code section 14837 and Military and Veterans Code section 999, all certified SB/MB or DVBE contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that bid on or participate in a state contract, regardless of whether it is a verbal or written solicitation must perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF). A certified SB/MB or DVBE is deemed to perform a CUF if the business does all of the following:

mailto:OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov mailto:BOPSDContractsExternal@edd.ca.gov https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Resources/GTC-Updates/GTC-225-February-2025.pdf

• Is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the work of the Contract.

• Carries out its obligation by actually performing, managing, or supervising the work involved.

• Performs work that is normal for this business services and functions.

• Is responsible, with respect to products, inventories, materials, and supplies required for the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering, installing, if applicable, and making payment.

• Is not further subcontracting a portion of the work that is greater than that expected to be subcontracted by normal industry practices.

c. Payee Data Record, STD. 204

Revenue and Taxation Code section 18646 requires state agencies to file information tax returns (IRS Form 1099) for certain types of payments made to vendors. The successful bidder will be required to complete and submit a Payee Data Record, STD. 204 to the EDD before processing payment for services. Upon completion of the work in a manner satisfactory to the EDD, the EDD agrees to make payments in accordance with the contract provisions.

d. California Taxpayer and Shareholder Protection Act of 2003

This solicitation and any resulting contract are subject to all requirements as set forth in the Public Contract Code section 10286 which includes, but is not limited to, providing written submission of a declaration stating that the supplier is eligible to contract with the State of California pursuant to statutory requirements.

Failure of the supplier to comply with and provide information, when requested by the awarding department within the time indicated, will cause the supplier's bid response to be considered nonresponsive and their bid will be rejected.

e. Registered To Do Business In California

Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and Limited Partnerships (LPs) must be registered with the California Secretary of State to be awarded a contract. The Secretary of State Certificate of Status must be included with the bid. The Secretary of State may be contacted as follows:

California Secretary of State

Division of Corporate Filing and Services 1500 Eleventh Street, Third Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814-5701 Certification Unit: (916) 657-5251

Required document(s) may also be obtained at the following website:

https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/

f. Prohibition of Tax Delinquents from Contracting

The State of California is prohibited from entering into any contracts for the acquisition of goods and services with persons whose name appears on either list of the 500 largest tax delinquencies pursuant to section 7063 or section 19195 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Reference also to P.C.C. § 10295.4.

Bidder certifies that it is not included on the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration list at: https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/top500.htm or the Franchise Tax Board list at: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/tax-news/may-2021/top-500-delinquent-taxpayer-list.html https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/ https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/top500.htm https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/tax-news/may-2021/top-500-delinquent-taxpayer-list.html https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/tax-news/may-2021/top-500-delinquent-taxpayer-list.html

g. Loss Leader

It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this state to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in California Business and Professions Code section 17030.

h. Declaration Forms

All bidders must complete the Bidder Declaration GSPD-05-105 and include it with the bid response.

Bidders who have been certified by California as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (DVBE) (or who are bidding rental equipment and have obtained the participation of subcontractors certified by California as a DVBE must also submit a completed form(s) STD. 843 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration).

All disabled veteran owners and disabled veteran managers of the DVBE(s) must sign the form(s). The completed form should be included with the bid response. At the State’s option prior to award, bidders may be required to submit additional written clarifying information. Failure to submit the requested written information as specified may be grounds for bid rejection.

i. Insurance Requirement

The Contractor agrees the insurance herein provided for shall be in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement. In the event said insurance coverage expires at any time during the term of this Agreement, the Contractor agrees to provide at least 30 days prior to said expiration date, a new certificate of insurance evidencing insurance coverage as outlined below for not less than the remainder of the term of this Agreement, or for a period of not less than one year. New certificates of insurance are subject to the approval of the Department of General Services, and the Contractor agrees that no work or services shall be performed prior to the giving of such approval. In the event the Contractor fails to keep in effect at all times insurance coverage as herein provided, the EDD may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, terminate this Agreement upon the occurrence of such event. The Contractor shall provide written notice to the EDD within five (5) business days of any cancellation, non-renewal, or material change that affects required insurance coverage.

The Contractor shall display evidence of the following coverage on an ACORD certificate:

j. General Liability Insurance – The Contractor shall furnish to the EDD a certificate of insurance prior to commencement of work stating there is general liability insurance in effect for the Contractor in an occurrence form with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage combined.

The certificate of insurance must include the following provision stating:

“The State of California, its officers, agents, employees and servants are included as additional insured, but only with respect to work performed for the EDD under this Contract.” The additional insured endorsement must accompany the certificate.

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd05-105.pdf http://www.boe.ca.gov/cgi-bin/deliq.cgi https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/pd_843.pdf

k. Workers' Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall furnish to the EDD a certificate of insurance evidencing Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance presently in effect with limits not less than $1,000,000 by an insurance carrier licensed to write Workers' Compensation insurance in California. Such certificate shall include the name of the carrier and the policy inception and expiration dates. If the Contractor is self-insured for Workers’ Compensation, a certificate must be presented evidencing the Contractor is a qualified self-insurer in the State of California.

l. Automobile Liability Insurance, if applicable - The Contractor shall furnish to the EDD a certificate of insurance evidencing automobile liability insurance presently in effect for the Contractor of not less than $1,000,000 per accident while utilizing a motor vehicle in the performance of this Contract. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of a motor vehicle including owned, hired and non-owned motor vehicles.

m. Environmental Liability Insurance, if applicable – The Contractor and any subcontractors shall furnish to the EDD a certificate of insurance evidencing environmental liability insurance presently in effect for the Contractor of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, property damages and costs incurred for clean-up and removal of substances causing pollution conditions. This requirement can also be met by securing one of the following: (1) an endorsement to the Contractor’s general liability insurance overriding the general liability pollution exclusion or; (2) an endorsement evidencing pesticide/herbicide coverage afforded to the Contractor’s general liability policy.

n. Iran Contracting Act Certification, if applicable

Pursuant to the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (P.C.C. sections 2200 - 2208 are “the Act”), vendors are ineligible to bid on, submit a bid for, enter into, or renew any contract with the State for goods or services of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more if the vendor engages in investment activities, in Iran, as defined in the Act.

Bidder certifies that it is not on the current list of Entities Prohibited from Contracting with Public Entities in California per the Act found at:

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources- List-Folder/List-of-Ineligible-Businesses

o. California Public Records Act (PRA)

Upon award, all documents and information therein, submitted in response to this IFB become property of the State of California and will be regarded as public records under the Public Records Act, pursuant to Government Code section 6250, et seq.

p. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals.

“Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, the Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the state determine the Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to Contract execution, or, if determined after Contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the EDD.

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/List-of-Ineligible-Businesses https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/List-of-Ineligible-Businesses

q. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Technology

The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies.

Bidder / Offeror must notify the State in writing if it: (1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or (2), intends to utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

Failure to report GenAI to the State may result in disqualification. The State reserves the right to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

Upon notification by a Bidder / Offeror of GenAI as required, the State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

Government Code section 11549.64 defines “Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)” as an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system’s training data.

r. Temporary and Leased Workers on Public Works Contracts

Contractors and subcontractors performing public works services are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations including, but not limited to, requirements contained in California Labor Code section 1780 related to temporary and leased workers. Any person acting on behalf of the State, or any political subdivision, or any contractor or subcontractor or agent or representative thereof, doing any public work who places any order for the employment of a workman on public work where the filling of the order for employment involves the charging of a fee, or the receiving of a valuable consideration from any applicant for employment is guilty of a misdemeanor. Contractors and subcontractors shall also comply with California Unemployment Insurance Code provisions regarding the use of temporary or leased workers in the construction trades.

IFB REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Please complete the checklist below to confirm that all items are contained with the Bid. Place a check mark () next to each item being submitted. For the Bid to be responsive, the checklist and all required documents must be submitted from the list below. Offers must be submitted electronically via email or delivered by mail prior to the closing of the solicitation.

The Bid must contain: Each required supporting document and a completed Requirements Checklist sheet.

The need to verify that all required documentation is submitted with the Bid cannot be overemphasized as failure to submit all completed documents referenced on this checklist may cause the Bid to be rejected.

CHECK

() #REFERENCE DOCUMENT NAME / DESCRIPTION REQUIRED

Attachment 1 Cost Proposal YES Attachment 2 Bidders Declaration

(Must complete all relevant sections to the prime and subcontractors including page numbers, located in the bottom right-hand corner)

YES

Attachment 3 Contractor Certification Clauses 04/2017 (CCC 04/2017) YES Attachment 5 Non-Collusion Declaration YES Attachment 6 STD 204 Payee Data Records YES Copy of Valid C-49 (formerly C-61/D-49) State

Contractors License

YES

Copy of Department of Industrial Regulations Public Works Contractor Registration

YES

The following forms are required, if applicable, at the time of submittal. Failure to submit all completed documents referenced on following checklist may cause the Bid to be rejected.

CHECK

() #REFERENCE DOCUMENT NAME / DESCRIPTION

Attachment 4 Darfur Contracting Act Certification Attachment 7 STD 205 Payee Data Record Supplement Secretary of State Certification of Status

The following document(s) are due upon award:

Copy of Vendor’s Insurance Certificates and Additional Insured

Endorsement(s) STD 807 Bond Payment STD 843 DVBE Declarations, if applicable

I, ______________________, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I have carefully read, reviewed, and fully completed all documents required in connection with this Invitation for Bid. I affirm that I understand the requirements and conditions set forth in the specifications and agree to provide the requested goods and/or services at the cost specified in the cost proposal. I further certify that all bid documents, responses, and information submitted by me, or on behalf of the bidder, are complete, accurate, and provided in good faith.

(Signature of representative/date)

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK

(Standard Agreement)

1. This Agreement is entered into by and between the Employment Development Department, hereinafter referred to as the EDD, and TBD, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, for the purpose of providing Complete Tree Pruning, Trimming, and Removal Services for the EDD facility located at 297 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110 in accordance with IFB No. 127077.

2. The Project Representatives during the term of this Agreement will be:

State Agency Contractor

Attn: Cindy Lamas

TBD

Attn:

1416 9th Street, MIC 62-2 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 507-3809 Email: Cindy.Lamas@edd.ca.gov

Phone:

Email:

3. Either party may make changes to their Project Representative by giving written notice to the other party. Said changes shall not require an amendment to this Agreement.

4. The services shall be provided in accordance with Exhibit A-1, Specifications, which is incorporated as a part of this Agreement.

5. Health and Safety Requirements

The Contractor when entering the EDD facility and/or property is expected to be familiar with and abide by all statewide and locally mandated health and safety requirements. Such requirements include, but are not limited to, remaining compliant with personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment requirements provided under state and federal occupational safety and health laws.

The EDD also requires that the Contractor follow additional guidelines from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and public health officials, such as avoiding close contact with others and engaging in hygienic practices while working. The EDD reserves the right to require stricter requirements than are recommended by local and state public health authorities. Non-compliance by the Contractor, its employees, or any subcontractors may result in the EDD refusing entry onto, or removal from, the EDD property. A breach of these requirements grants the EDD the right to terminate this Agreement.

mailto:Cindy.Lamas@edd.ca.gov

EXHIBIT A-1

SPECIFICATIONS

I. GENERAL

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment and materials and pay all taxes, permits, and/or inspection fees necessary to perform the work at the EDD office located at 297 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110, in accordance with these Specifications.

The Contractor shall provide complete tree pruning services per The American National A300 Standard for tree pruning and per accepted industry standards. Should there be any errors or omissions in any of the instructions, Specifications, or exhibits in regard to materials and or methods recommended, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the EDD Representative and upon agreement, use the appropriate materials, method, or process to obtain the INTENDED FINISHED PRODUCT.

NOTE: For purposes of this Agreement, the EDD Representative shall be considered the EDD Business Operations, Planning and Support Division, Facilities Management Specialist or Facilities Representative, located at the EDD, 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

The EDD Representative is NOT the Manager of the EDD Field Office or one of his/her designees.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

A. The intent of this Agreement is for the Contractor to provide complete tree pruning services in order to best preserve and enhance the beauty, structural integrity, and functional values of trees. These Specifications are presented as working guidelines, recognizing that trees are individually unique in form and structure and that their pruning needs may not always fit strict rules. All work performed shall be based on the International Society of Arboriculture, the National Arborist Association, and the American National Standards Institute criteria.

B. The Contractor understands that there are different criteria for pruning depending on the purpose for the pruning and will be expected to provide any or all of the following during the term of this Agreement:

• Complete pruning when circumstances deem the entire tree needs to be fully pruned.

• Safety pruning when specific, possibly hazardous (dead/dying) limbs need removal to eliminate all safety concerns.

• Power Line Clearance (PLC) pruning for private tree power line clearance work and for street tree pruning when the tree is pruned between its periodic complete pruning cycle.

• Consultation/planning on the best method to achieve the intended result.

• Identify and report to the EDD Representative any safety hazard, faulty equipment, or other condition encountered during the course of the work at the EDD office which the Contractor determines needing repair or replacement.

• The Contractor shall comply with all state, EDD, and local office policies and procedures while on the premises.

• Total of forty-one (41) trees trimming and crown reduction.

1. East side of the property (Hedding Street), eight (8) trees to be trimmed with no crown reduction.

2. South side of the property (Ruff Street), eight (8) trees to be trimmed with crown reduction of 20% - 30%.

3. South side parking lot, five (5) trees to be trimmed with crown reduction of 20% -

30%.

4. Between parking lots, three (3) trees to be trimmed with crown reduction of 20% -

30%. One (1) palm tree trimming.

5. Back parking lot boarder, ten (10) tree trimming with no crown reduction.

6. Employee parking, three (3) trees trimming with no crown reduction.

7. Next to garbage dumpster, one (1) tree to be trimmed with crown reduction of

20% - 30%.

8. North side of the property, one (1) tree to be trimmed with crown reduction of

20% - 30%.

• Total of three (3) tree removals.

1. South side parking lot, one (1) tree removal and stump grinding. Tree is located near the city water shut off valve. The Contractor is responsible for contacting USA North 811, before commencing project.

2. Between parking lots, one (1) tree to be removed with no stump grinding. Cut tree to flush to the ground to avoid a trip hazard.

3. Car cage, one (1) tree removal and stump grinding.

C. All work shall be completed in compliance with any related drawings and specifications, and shall comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances. For final acceptance, all work areas shall be complete and ready for occupancy; all equipment shall be installed, connected, and in operating condition and all utility connections shall be complete and accepted by the authority having jurisdiction.

D. The Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any work covered by this Agreement.

III. SPECIFICATIONS

A. SITE WORK: The following are examples of the types of work the Contractor will be required to complete during the course of this Agreement. It is not intended to be “all inclusive.”

• Dispose of all tree debris generated.

• Completely remove any and all dead or dying trees from the premises and grind stumps 6” below soil grade.

• Ensure that good traffic control measures are utilized at all times.

• Minimize disruption to the public.

• Ensure that adequate safety measures are utilized at all times for employees and the public.

• Cordon off all entrances to the EDD parking lots while the work is being performed.

Where specific instructions are not noted for work to be completed, the EDD Representative will supply instructions on a task by task basis.

1. GENERAL TREE PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS

a. All persons performing tree work on city trees must be trained according to tree care standards accepted by the International Society of Arboriculture.

b. All persons performing tree work on city trees in or around primary electrical lines must be trained to do so according to the "Electrical Safety Orders" of the State of California, including all amendments and revisions.

c. When tree pruning cuts are made to a side limb, such remaining limb must possess a basal thickness of at least one third (1/3) of the diameter of the wound so affected. Such cuts shall be considered proper only when such remaining limb is vigorous enough to maintain adequate foliage to produce wood growth capable of callusing the pruning cut so affected within a reasonable amount of time.

d. All final tree pruning cuts shall be made in such a manner so as to favor the earliest possible covering of the wound by natural callus growth. Flush cuts, which produce large wounds or weaken the tree at the cut, shall not be made.

The branch collar shall not be removed.

e. Tree limbs shall be removed and controlled in such a manner as to cause no damage to other parts of the tree, or to other plants or property.

f. All tools used on a tree known to contain an infectious tree disease shall be properly disinfected immediately before and after completing work on such tree.

All major diseases and/or pest problems shall be promptly reported to the EDD Representative.

g. All cutting tools and saws used in tree pruning shall be kept sharpened to result in final cuts with smooth wood surface and secure bark remaining intact. All trees six (6) inches in diameter or less shall be pruned with hand tools only.

Chain saws will not be permitted on any trees six (6) inches in diameter or less.

This is to prevent any unnecessary abrasions to cambial tissue that may predispose a tree to insect and/or disease problems.

h. Whenever pruning cuts are to be made, while removing limbs too large to hold securely in one hand during the cutting operation, the limbs shall be cut off first, one (1) to two (2) feet beyond the intended final cut. Then the final cut shall be made in a manner to prevent unnecessary tearing back of the bark and wood.

Such cutting back shall not include the removal of any live, healthy limbs in excess of six (6) inches in diameter without prior approval from the EDD Representative.

i. No more than twenty five (25) percent of the live wood may be removed from the crown of any tree without approval from the EDD Representative, excepting live oaks, which are limited to no more than ten (10) percent, resulting in keeping as much of the crown of the tree as possible.

j. Any extraneous metal, wire, rubber or other material (i.e. stakes, ties) interfering with tree growth shall be removed immediately.

k. Any defective or weakened trees shall be reported to the EDD Representative.

Specifically, any structural weakness of a tree, decayed trunk, or branches shall be reported in writing, noting the location of the tree by street address and a description of the hazard found in the tree.

l. The use of climbing spurs or spike shoes in the act of pruning trees is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the EDD Representative.

m. Beneficial animal, bird nests, or other nesting cavities shall be preserved and protected whenever feasible, unless doing so would create a hazard.

2. COMPLETE TREE PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS

a. Complete tree pruning shall consist of the total removal of those dead or living branches as may threaten the future health, strength, and attractiveness of the tree. Specifically, trees shall be pruned in such a manner as to:

• Prevent branch and foliage interference with requirements of safe public passage. Over street clearance shall be kept to a minimum of sixteen (16) feet above the paved surface of the street, fifteen (15) feet above the curb and eight (8) feet above the surface of a public sidewalk or pedestrian way.

Exceptions are allowed for young trees, which would be irreparably damaged by such pruning action.

• Remove all dead and dying branches and branch stubs that are one half (1/2) inch diameter or larger.

• Remove all broken or loose branches.

b. Remove any live branches which interfere with the tree’s structural strength and healthful development, which will include the following:

• Cut back ends of branches and reduce weight where excessive overburden appears likely to result in the breakage of supporting limbs.

c. Clear trees of sprout or sucker growth to a minimum height of eight (8) feet above ground level. Exceptions are allowed for young trees, which would be irreparably damaged by such pruning action.

d. Obtain a balanced appearance when viewed from the opposite side of the street immediately opposite the tree, unless authorized by the EDD Representative to do otherwise.

e. Remove all vines entwined in trees and on tree trunks. Vine tendrils shall be removed without injury to said trees.

f. Clear all branches and foliage within ten (10) feet of primary electrical lines and three (3) to five (5) feet of secondary electrical lines.

g. Clear all branches that interfere with telephone, cable, and other utility lines within one (1) foot of lines, wherever feasible.

3. SAFETY TREE PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS

a. Safety pruning may be recommended in some circumstances instead of a complete prune. Safety pruning specifications are used for "as needed" pruning and address only safety concerns. Safety pruning includes only the basic requirements and does not include the fine pruning detail work outlined in a complete prune.

b. Safety tree pruning shall consist of the total removal of those dead or living branches as may menace the future health, strength, and attractiveness of the tree.

c. Specifically, trees shall be pruned in such a manner as to:

• Prevent branch and foliage interference with requirements of safe public passage. Over street clearance shall be kept to a minimum of sixteen (16) feet above the paved surface of the street, fifteen (15) feet above the curb and eight (8) feet above the surface of a public sidewalk or pedestrian way.

Exceptions are allowed for young trees, which would be irreparably damaged by such pruning action.

• Remove dead and dying branches and branch stubs that are two (2) inches in diameter or more.

• Remove all broken or loose branches.

• Removing any live branches which interfere with the tree’s structural strength and healthful development will include the following:

i. Limbs of weak structure or otherwise hazardous.

ii. Selective removal of limbs obstructing buildings or other structures or traffic signs.

iii. Generally, limbs closer than five (5) feet to a building or other structure should be removed unless doing so would severely damage the tree.

iv. Clear trees of sprout or sucker growth to a minimum height of eight (8) feet above ground level.

v. Exceptions are allowed for young trees, which would be irreparably damaged by such pruning action.

4. POWER LINE CLEARANCE (PLC) PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS

a. When trees are in the proximity of overhead energized lines and equipment the reliability of service, safety, and governmental standards require a reasonable amount of tree pruning to avoid conductor contacts and grounding of circuits through the trees. Power line clearance pruning, therefore, shall consist of the removal of tree branches for proper electric line clearance in order to minimize the likelihood of power outages and improve safety.

b. Specifically, trees shall be pruned in such a manner as to:

• Clear all branches and foliage within ten (10) feet of primary electrical lines.

• Clear all branches that interfere with secondary electric lines within three (3) to five (5) feet.

c. During the tree pruning process all safe minimum working distances for energized conductors shall be observed. These clearances are defined under ANSI Z133.1-2006, Tree Care Safety Standards. Current ANSI specifications will supersede these requirements when they take effect. Any contact with energized lines shall be promptly reported to the EDD Representative.

d. Access to backyards must be closely coordinated with the property owner, whenever feasible. Spikes may be used for PLC pruning on palms or other trees only when needed for proper safety reasons.

5. UNACCEPTABLE PRUNING

a. The procedures including, but not limited to, those listed below will result in tree decline and are not allowed (storm damage and other extenuating circumstances are exempted):

• Severe cutting back of all growing tips, usually referred to as topping, pollarding, or hat racking.

• Flush cutting where a cut is made even with the surface of the trunk or limb, removing the branch collar, and branch bark ridge.

• Stub cutting where branch removal results in the base of the branch removed protruding more than approximately one fourth (1/4) inch beyond the zone of branch collar and branch bark ridge.

• Removal of a healthy main leader for reasons other than power line clearance.

• Excessive cutting or lifting that exceeds the International Society of Arboriculture or these Specifications.

b. The Contractor shall replace at the Contractor’s sole expense any trees that have declined in health due to the use of improper pruning procedures.

B. UTILITY INTERRUPTIONS: Interruptions to any services for the purpose of making or breaking a connection shall be made only after consultation and agreement with the EDD Representative and shall be at such time and such duration as may be directed.

The Contractor shall make necessary provisions as required to maintain existing services to occupied areas with the building.

C. THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to field verify all existing conditions and measurements prior to submitting any proposal.

2. All work shall be completed in compliance with any related drawings and specifications and shall comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances. For final acceptance, all work shall be complete and areas ready for occupancy; all equipment shall be installed, connected, and in operating condition and all utility connections shall be complete and accepted by the authority having jurisdiction.

3. The Contractor shall furnish all labor and equipment necessary to perform all of the services presented in these Specifications in a professional, orderly, timely, and efficient manner. The Contractor’s employees, equipment, building materials, etc., shall be restricted to the immediate area of work being performed.

D. ASBESTOS: The Contractor shall not disturb any areas/materials containing asbestos.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the EDD Representative prior to working in any area containing asbestos.

E. DISCREPANCIES: Should any error, discrepancy or doubt arise, as to the intent and purpose of these Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately refer the same to the EDD Representative for further instructions before proceeding with the work affected.

F. WORKMANSHIP: All workers shall be skilled for the particular work involved. All workmanship must be of high quality journeyman level and meet all industry standards.

G. CLEANUP: The Contractor shall keep site clean daily. Upon completion of work, all surfaces (including glass, carpets, walls, furniture and equipment) shall be clean of any foreign material due to work performed under this Agreement. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing debris from the EDD premises daily, unless other provisions are approved on a “task by task” basis to use the EDD dumpster.

Cleanup of any debris resulting from any tree pruning operations shall be promptly and properly accomplished. The work area shall be kept safe at all times until all operations are completed.