Tree Trimming Services

The County of Riverside Purchasing Department, on behalf of the Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District, is requesting proposals for comprehensive tree trimming, pruning, removal, data collection, and related arboricultural services across multiple District-managed parks, open-space areas, nature centers, and historic sites under RFP PKARC-287, with proposals due October 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time via Microsoft Teams.

Work encompasses maintenance of the District's urban forest and natural landscapes across multiple locations. Evaluation criteria include bidder proposal responses, personnel qualifications, bidder experience, technical capability and project methodology, equipment and emergency response resources, safety and quality assurance measures, overall cost, references demonstrating similar project experience, financial status, and required licenses and certifications.

The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods, for a total potential term of five years. Place of performance spans multiple District-managed parks and open-space areas throughout Riverside County. Pricing shall be quoted F.O.B. destination with applicable California sales tax listed separately; firm pricing is required for 120 days after the closing date. The County is exempt from federal excise tax.

All contractors and subcontractors are subject to California prevailing wage requirements and must register with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Required insurance includes workers' compensation (minimum $1,000,000 per person per accident), commercial general liability (at least $2,000,000 per occurrence), and vehicle liability (at least $1,000,000 per occurrence if vehicles are utilized). Bidders must register with both the County of Riverside's website and the Public Purchase platform prior to or at contract award. Questions are due October 8, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Anticipated award date is approximately 60 to 120 days following the proposal closing date.