HCP: Archery Range Hazard Tree Mitigations

San Mateo County Department of Parks is requesting proposals for hazard tree mitigation and woody debris management at the Kings Mountain Archery course in Huddart County Park, Woodside, California, under RFP-Informal No. 2026-RFP-Informal-00501, with proposals due July 3, 2026 and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on June 25, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at the project site. The County has adopted a local business preference ordinance that provides scoring advantages to bidders headquartered in San Mateo County, including local non-profits and certified small or micro businesses.

The scope comprises three tree removals, one tree pruning, and processing and management of woody debris and fuel loads along the archery course. All work must comply with ANSI Z133 Safety Standards, ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards, and ISA Best Management Practices. Bidders must carry comprehensive general liability insurance of $1 million and motor vehicle liability insurance of $1 million, and must have at minimum one ISA-certified arborist on staff. Prevailing wage compliance is required for all workers.

The contract term is two months, commencing after full execution. No budget or estimated contract value is disclosed; pricing is submitted by bidders for each line item. Evaluation occurs in two phases: Phase 1 is a pass/fail assessment of the project approach and schedule, and Phase 2 is a pass/fail evaluation on price competitiveness. Contractors selected for awards above $200,000 require Board of Supervisors approval and must comply with the Levine Act campaign contribution disclosure requirements. Contract award is anticipated by July 20, 2026. Attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is mandatory and requires hard hat and high-visibility vest. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal.