Arborist Services for Capital Project Services for 2025-27

Washington County Land Use and Transportation, Capital Project Services is seeking a contractor to provide on-call arborist consulting services for the period of 2025-2027 through Bid No. 2025.046-ITQ. The county intends to select up to three qualified arborist firms to perform specialized services including tree risk assessment near construction activities, providing care guidance for working around trees, producing arborist reports for tree risk management, and identifying potentially hazardous trees. Bidders must be certified by both the International Society of Arboriculture and the American Society of Consulting Arborists, with specific knowledge and experience working with trees in Washington County. The solicitation requires electronic submission of responses by May 29, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with questions due by May 27, 2025. Pricing for services will be on an hourly basis, which includes labor, overhead, supervision, mileage, travel time, and incidental expenses. Bidders must submit a statement of qualifications and demonstrate compliance with Oregon tax laws, with potential requirements for security clearance when working at county facilities.

The solicitation includes provisions for potential cooperative purchasing, allowing other public agencies to potentially utilize the contract terms. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid emphasizes comprehensive insurance requirements that all contractors must meet. The insurance requirements are extensive, mandating coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation complying with Oregon state law, and additional specialized coverages such as Professional Liability. The contract will have a maximum term of five years, though specific budget ranges or total contract value are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Contractors must provide certificates of insurance prior to commencing work and name Washington County as an additional insured, with maximum deductible limits of $25,000. The county's standard services contract template suggests a structured approach to engaging contractors, with detailed provisions for payment, performance standards, and potential contract termination.