Certified SB/MB or DVBE Only* Tree Trimming, Pruning, and Removal Services in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is soliciting price quotes for tree trimming, pruning, and removal services across Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties, with quotes due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This procurement is restricted to certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) only.

Scope includes routine and non-routine ground crew operations (200 and 100 estimated crew hours), routine and non-routine aerial crew operations (40 and 20 estimated crew hours), stump removal (20 estimated units), and routine and non-routine traffic control services (20 hours each). Bidders must hold a valid C-61/D-49 Tree Service Contractor or C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, current Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture, Line Clearance Tree Trimmer certification per OSHA 1910.269, Crane Operator Certification from NCCCO, valid Motor Carrier Permit from California DMV, and Department of Industrial Relations registration. Office location must be within the eight counties or within 110 driving miles of Caltrans District 10 Headquarters in Stockton.

The maximum bid amount is $484,000. The contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, with routine services provided Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and non-routine services available outside normal business hours as needed. Prevailing wages apply if total bid exceeds $15,000, requiring compliance with California Labor Code provisions including certified payroll submission and apprenticeship requirements. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of service requests exceeding $25,000 is required prior to commencement. Written questions are due August 3, 2026, with estimated award August 24, 2026. Caltrans requires minimum of two price quotes from certified SB/MB or DVBE entities before award authorization.