City of San Mateo - Citywide Tree Planting Services - 2026
City of San MateoCity · San Mateo, CA- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Timothy Heartquist
- (650) 522-7425
The 30-second brief
The City of San Mateo is requesting bids for Citywide Tree Planting Services throughout the city. The scope of work includes planting trees in public rights-of-way and city parks, providing stump-grinding services as needed, tree watering, and following ANSI A300 Standards and BMPs. Required deliverables include 15-gallon and 24-inch box standard street trees and park trees, some with existing tree grates. Bidders must hold a valid State of California C-27 or C-61/D49 Contractor's License and DIR registration, and have successfully performed similar municipal tree planting projects. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Standard Street Tree (15 gallon), Standard Street Tree (24-inch box), Street Tree w/ Existing Tree Grate (15 gallon), Street Tree w/ Existing Tree Grate (24-inch box), Park Tree (15 gallon), Park Tree (24-inch box)
Lowest total base bid, bidder experience, quality of work, ability to complete project in a timely manner, safety compliance record, insurance carried
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Summary
The City of San Mateo is requesting bids for Citywide Tree Planting Services throughout the city.
The scope of work includes planting trees in public rights-of-way and city parks, providing stump-grinding services as needed, tree watering, and following ANSI A300 Standards and BMPs. Required deliverables include 15-gallon and 24-inch box standard street trees and park trees, some with existing tree grates. Bidders must hold a valid State of California C-27 or C-61/D49 Contractor's License and DIR registration, and have successfully performed similar municipal tree planting projects. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Lowest total base bid
- Bidder experience
- Quality of work
- Ability to complete project in a timely manner
- Safety compliance record
- Insurance carried
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Standard Street Tree (15 gallon)
- Standard Street Tree (24-inch box)
- Street Tree w/ Existing Tree Grate (15 gallon)
- Street Tree w/ Existing Tree Grate (24-inch box)
- Park Tree (15 gallon)
- Park Tree (24-inch box)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Proposal Form
- Bid Item List
- Bidder's Statement
- Noncollusion Affidavit
- Certificate of Non-Discrimination
- Certification of Payment of Prevailing Wage Scale
- Certification of Requirement To Pay Workers' Compensation
- Guaranty
- Certification of Bidder Experience and Qualifications
- References
- Copy of State-issued Contractor's License
- Proof of Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations
- Submit to
- Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 330 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo, California 94403
- Scope location
- San Mateo, CA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of San Mateo?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 330 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo, California 94403. For questions, contact Timothy Heartquist.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of San Mateo in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Timothy Heartquist at (650) 522-7425. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Standard Street Tree (15 gallon), Standard Street Tree (24-inch box), Street Tree w/ Existing Tree Grate (15 gallon), Street Tree w/ Existing Tree Grate (24-inch box), Park Tree (15 gallon), Park Tree (24-inch box). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest total base bid, bidder experience, quality of work, ability to complete project in a timely manner, safety compliance record, insurance carried" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of San Mateo?
All active and historical solicitations from City of San Mateo are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of San Mateo regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal Form, Bid Item List, Bidder's Statement, Noncollusion Affidavit, Certificate of Non-Discrimination, Certification of Payment of Prevailing Wage Scale, Certification of Requirement To Pay Work. Review the full document from City of San Mateo for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Mateo, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.