IFB No. 127077 Complete Tree Pruning, Trimming, and Removal Services

The California Employment Development Department is requesting sealed bids for complete tree pruning, trimming, and removal services at its facility at 297 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, under IFB No. 127077, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (PT) and a mandatory site walkthrough on August 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope covers pruning and crown-reduction work on forty-one trees at multiple site locations plus three tree removals with stump grinding. All work must comply with American National Standards A300 standards for tree pruning and be performed on weekends as directed by the EDD Representative. The contractor must hold either a valid C-49 State Contractor's License or an active C-61/D-49 Tree Service license issued before January 1, 2024, and must employ a certified arborist accredited by the International Society of Arboriculture. No subcontracting is permitted under any circumstances, including traffic control services.

The contract term runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029 with no renewal options. All prevailing wage rates applicable to Santa Clara County per California Labor Code must be observed. Required insurance includes general liability ($1 million minimum per occurrence), workers' compensation and employer's liability ($1 million minimum), and automobile liability ($1 million per accident if applicable). A Payment Bond (STD 807) equal to 100% of the total contract amount is required if the award exceeds $25,000.

Small Business/Microbusiness and Small Business/Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency Certification Preferences of up to 5% apply. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation is not required but incentive adjustments ranging from 1% to 5% are available to bidders providing certified DVBE participation. Questions were due by August 4, 2026. Public bid opening is scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Sacramento.