Early Tree Removal for Capital Project Services

Washington County, Oregon is soliciting bids for early tree and shrub removal in the right-of-way at three upcoming capital project sites, with proposals due November 6, 2026. Work must be complete by February 28, 2027, unless otherwise specified. The source names no set-aside, preference program, or local-vendor requirement.

Kinnaman Road covers about 1,700 feet from SW 209th Avenue to SW 202nd Avenue. Its plans call for removal of five trees on sheet DM04 and five on sheet DM08, plus protection of additional trees. Denney Road runs from SW 105th Avenue to SW Scholls Ferry Road and requires removal of 41 trees, with right-of-way acquisition expected by December 15, 2026 and tree removal to be completed by January 15, 2027. The Thompson Road specification covers tree and shrub removal along a defined section, with debris disposal and site restoration required. All tree work requires coordination with a project arborist, protection of critical root zones, ISA Best Management Practices, and ANSI A300 pruning standards. Ryan Krueger, AICP, CFM, RSP1 manages the project for the County.

Insurance requirements in Attachment C are mandatory: commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, professional liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and workers' compensation under ORS 656.017 with $500,000 employers' liability. Policies must be primary and non-contributory, deductibles may not exceed $25,000 without County consent, and certificates must be delivered before work begins. Subcontractors of any tier must carry identical coverage unless the County waives it.

The County's services contract master form applies, with payment due 30 days after invoice approval and the maximum contract amount to be inserted at execution. The County may terminate for convenience on 30 days' notice.