Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
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Santa Clara Valley Water District seeks bids for removal of up to 206 dead trees in riparian habitat in San Jose. Requires manual removal, environmental compliance, and a C-49 license. Project estimate $2.55M-$2.8M. Bids due July 29, 2026.
Valley Water is soliciting bids for the Lower Guadalupe River Dead Tree Removal project, which will remove identified standing dead trees from riparian habitat between Montague Expressway and Highway 101 in San Jose. The work may include removal of up to 206 standing dead trees ranging from 4 inches to 100 inches in diameter at breast height, with trees assigned to priority categories based on location, access constraints, and removal difficulty. The Contractor must prepare a Tree Removal Strategy Plan, field mark and verify trees with Valley Water, photograph and geolocate each removed tree, and maintain project records in a geodatabase. Tree removal must be performed manually with chainsaws, leaving a 2 to 3 foot stump to minimize soil disturbance, and felled material must be carried, winched, or crane-lifted from the channel as appropriate. The Contractor must chip, haul, and dispose of all cut material off site, with no material left in the project area. Work must comply with environmental protection requirements, Valley Water biological clearance procedures, traffic and pedestrian safety controls, access restrictions, best management practices, and limits on equipment use within the channel and maintenance roads. Bidders must possess a valid California C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, have an ISA Certified Arborist on staff, and demonstrate at least five years of experience working in riparian habitats, complying with environmental permits, and coordinating with biologists for biological resource protection. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: Yes Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Purchasing Services Unit #820 Address: 5750 Almaden ExpresswaySan Jose, California95118 County: Santa Clara License Requirements: C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license Other Details: The project estimate range for ITB No. VW0699 is $2.55mm - $2.8mm.Bidder’s Security must be submitted in the form of a verified e-Bond through either Surety2000 at http://www.surety2000.com or Tinubu at https://www.tinubu.com/ebonding in PlanetBids before the latest date and time for submitting Bid Proposals as specified in the Procurement Schedule. The PlanetBids contract ID for this project is VW0695. Bidders PlanetBids vendor ID is also required to complete the eBond.1. Bidders are solely responsible for completing Surety2000 or Tinubu registration, and payment of associated fees and charges.2. Valley Water is not responsible to Bidders for (a) Surety2000 or Tinubu acts or omissions; (b) the completeness or timely verification of the authenticity of the issued e-Bond; or (c) any other errors by third parties in the issuance of the e-Bond.NOTE: Paper originals of Bidder’s Bond that are physically delivered to Valley Water will not be accepted. Special Notices: All questions and/or requests for clarification concerning this solicitation must be submitted through the Q&A feature on this portal before the date and time stated on the bid information and/or the Q&A tab.The undersigned understands and agrees to be bound to the proposed Scope of Services and Cost Proposal for 180 days from the date of proposal submittal.Proposers may not communicate with Valley Water Board Members, staff, or consultants who currently provide services for Valley Water. All inquiries regarding this upcoming solicitation should be directed to person named in the Contact Information section.All bidders must complete and submit a verified electronic Bidder’s Bond (e-Bond) through either Surety2000 at http://www.surety2000.com or Tinubu at https://www.tinubu.com/ebonding in PlanetBids before the latest date/time for submitting Bid Proposals. Upload the e-Bond (in PDF), with the Bond Verification Number written on it, in the required attachment field called “Bid Bond". Please refer to ITB Section 1.10. for more detailed instructions.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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