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

The primary responsibilities of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (CPDPD) are the early detection and prompt eradication of harmful citrus pests and diseases from California. This is accomplished through the operation of a statewide detection trapping program, special detection surveys, and prompt eradication response. The primary objective of the emergency project component is to eradicate incipient infestations of serious citrus pests and diseases quickly and efficiently, thereby preventing the establishment and subsequent spread in California. The current rate of HLB detection is approximately forty (40) to one hundred (100) trees per month. The rate of detection has increased substantially in the past year. To accomplish the timely removal of infected trees over large geographical areas in a prompt, professional and safe manner, it is imperative that CPDPD has a tree removal contract in place in Counties where HLB has previously been detected. There is a critical need for tree removal services in San Bernardino County. The term of this contract is July 1, 2024, or upon final/Department of General Services/Office of Legal Services (DGS/OLS) approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2027 Liquidated Damages All charges assessed in the following paragraph shall be paid to the CDFA as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages, not as a penalty. 1. Should the Contractor fail to perform services or delay the program for any reason listed under section C., Contractor Responsibilities, a charge, or deduction from payment of $250 per tree removal site shall be assessed to the Contractor. 2. The Contractor shall be notified by the PR as soon as possible if the Contractor failed to perform services as agreed upon and will work to reschedule.2027 All charges assessed in the following paragraph shall be paid to the CDFA as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages, not as a penalty. 1. Should the Contractor fail to perform services or delay the program for any reason listed under section C., Contractor Responsibilities, a charge, or deduction from payment of $250 per tree removal site shall be assessed to the Contractor. 2. The Contractor shall be notified by the PR as soon as possible if the Contractor failed to perform services as agreed upon and will work to reschedule. The CDFA reserves the right to reject all bids Question Deadline 05/21/2024 at 12:00 PM PT all questions must be submitted in writing and sent to the Contracts Unit email (CDFA.Contracts@cdfa.ca.gov) only. The subject line of the email must contain the Bid Number Questions and Answers will be posted by 5:00 PM PTMay 23, 2024