IFB No. 124058 Tree Trimming and Removal Services

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 124058 for tree trimming and removal services at its facility located at 409 K Street, Eureka, California, within Humboldt County and the Humboldt Hill CDP. The procurement requires comprehensive tree pruning, removal, and associated services performed in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) criteria and International Society of Arboriculture standards, with all work to be completed during weekends on dates to be determined upon contract execution. Bidders must hold a valid California C-49 contractor's license and employ a certified arborist accredited by the International Society of Arboriculture to oversee all work. Required qualifications include the ability to provide a detailed cost proposal with material costs reflecting up to 10% contractor markup supported by invoices and receipts, as well as mandatory site inspections that must be arranged by contacting Ashley Nieman at (707) 441-4588 during business hours. The contract term runs from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, with bids due by 3:00 p.m. PT on February 25, 2026, and a public bid opening scheduled for February 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PT in Sacramento. Questions must be submitted by February 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT, with responses provided by February 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PT. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications based on evaluation of cost proposals and compliance with technical requirements.

The EDD will award contract preference to certified small businesses and microbusinesses in the amount of 5% (up to $50,000 maximum for computation purposes only), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements are waived for this procurement. The contractor must furnish comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000, automobile liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per accident, and environmental liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. The contractor assumes full responsibility for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, waste disposal, permits, and taxes, with all debris required to be removed daily and the work area restored to equal or better condition than existed prior to commencement. The contractor must warranty all work for one year from the date of acceptance and bears all risk and liability until final acceptance by the EDD. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is specified in this procurement, and no specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available documentation.