This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in San Mateo, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Requesting bids for the watering of young and newly planted trees. Prevailing wage rates available online. Sealed bids will be received by the City of San Mateo, California, for Young Tree Watering Services as described in the General Provisions & Special Provisions entitled Young Tree Watering Services, Parks and Recreation Department, and all addenda thereto. Contact Person: Tim Heartquist, Acting Managing Arborist theartquist@cityofsanmateo.org 650-522-7425 The desired Agreement will be for one year, with the option to renew for three additional one-year terms if agreeable to all parties. Any questions regarding the contract documents should be directed to Tim Heartquist (650) 522-7422. Any pertinent updates, questions raised by contractors bidding the project or addenda to the scope of work will be posted on the city bid posting page. Evidence of insurability shall also be included with the bids. The successful bidder will have insurance coverage to City specified limits. All bids are to be accompanied by proof of registration with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code 1725.5. Qualified bidders should have provided at least two (2) years professional tree watering services for municipalities or comparable large clients/projects. Bidder shall supply three (3) references of prior clients within the last three (3) years, including at least one current client, with the bid. The Contractor will not be permitted to subcontract any of the work in this contract without prior written permission of the City. The Contractor will enter into the City's Standard Agreement for Services included with this "Notice Inviting Sealed Bids." Any requested changes to the contract must be included with Bidder's bid and the City, in its sole discretion, will determine whether or not to agree to these changes prior to bids award. Any changes not agreed to by the City will render the bids non-responsive. The right is reserved, as the interest of the City may require, to reject any or all bids, to waive any formality in bids, and to accept, modify, or reject any items of the bid. Said City representative shall report the results of the bids to the Director of Parks and Recreation, at which time the Director may award the contract to the bidder whose demonstrated experience, competency, and pricing represent the best value for the City; or as the City's interest may dictate, Director may exercise its right to modify the award or to reject any or all bids.