RFP Streets On-Call Tree and Vegetation Maintenance

The City of Bellevue, Washington is requesting proposals for on-call professional tree services under RFP 26097, with proposals due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM and contractor questions due October 22, 2026. The contract carries a prevailing-wage requirement under Washington State law for King County.

The scope encompasses technical pruning of street trees within the right-of-way, tree removals by line-certified crews, stump grinding, and arboriculture consulting for emergency response, work order requests, and non-routine maintenance tasks at various city locations including streets, rental properties, trail systems, easements, and facilities. Work will be performed throughout Bellevue. Pricing is submitted on a time-and-materials basis, with cost proposals for each individual project limited to $90,000 in scope value.

Contractors must hold a minimum of five years of related experience, an active Washington State Department of Labor and Industries contractor license, a current Department of Revenue business license, current industrial insurance, and must not be debarred from federal or state bidding. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence / $2 million annual aggregate; Business Automobile Liability coverage of at least $1 million per accident; Stop Gap/Employer's Liability coverage of at least $1 million per accident or disease; and Workers' Compensation as required by Washington State. Contractors must submit Intent and Affidavit forms to the Department of Labor and Industries to comply with prevailing-wage requirements.

The contract term is three years from award with no renewal options. The City anticipates announcing the apparently successful firm and executing the contract by December 2026. The City reserves the right to award multiple contracts to multiple contractors and may reject any or all proposals. Responses to contractor questions will be posted by October 27, 2026.