Citywide Tree and Stump Removal 2022

The City of Pasadena is seeking a qualified contractor for Citywide Tree and Stump Removal services in 2022, with the project encompassing the removal of public trees and stumps located in various municipal spaces including right of ways, parks, libraries, medians, and other landscaped areas. The anticipated project volume is up to 400 trees and stumps per contract year, with contractors required to provide comprehensive labor, materials, equipment, and related services following International Society of Arboricultural (ISA) standards. Bidders must possess specific licenses including C-61, D-49, and an active ISA-Certified Arborist License, and provide a 5% bid security. The initial bid was released on November 17, 2022, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on November 30, 2022, and bid submissions due on January 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM. The contract term is four years with a potential one-year extension subject to City Manager approval, and pricing will be structured based on diameter inches with separate line items for tree and stump removal.

The procurement opportunity appears to have several set-aside and workforce diversity requirements, including compliance with HUD Section 3 regulations which mandate that 25% of total labor hours be worked by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. Contractors must adhere to the City's Living Wage Ordinance, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, and Construction and Demolition Waste Management Ordinance. The project requires contractors to maintain an active Public Works Contractor Registration and demonstrate the capability to deploy up to two crews with four workers each on 72-hour notice. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for financial oversight, with total contractor compensation subject to predetermined limits and requiring City Council authorization for any excess amounts. Contractors must also provide comprehensive insurance, maintain detailed work records for at least three years, and be prepared for potential audits by city representatives to ensure proper performance and compensation.