Forester Government Bids & RFPs

Phase 1 of the inspection work must be completed by December 31, 2026. Phase 2 is scheduled between May 17, 2027, and July 23, 2027. if phase 1 of the inspection workcovering all overhead and lowvoltage service inspectionsis not completed by december 31, 2026, in accordance with the contract requirements, the contractor shall be assessed liquidated damages

Payment terms are net 30 unless otherwise agreed. The contract amount will be divided into six equal payments over the contract term, with invoices submitted monthly for work performed. Payment terms are net 30 unless otherwise agreed to by both parties.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder whose proposal complies with all requirements, based on the lowest responsive annual evaluated total cost. the award of the contract, if it is awarded, will be made on the basis of availability of budgeted funds and shall be made on the basis of the lowest responsive annual evaluated total cost

A minimum of two certified arborists or registered professional foresters with at least one full year of active certification and knowledge of local tree species and growth rates are required. Proof of current certification must be submitted with the bid. A minimum of two 2 certified arborists or registered professional foresters shall be assigned to phase 1 of the project.

Liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day will be assessed for delays in completing Phase 1 (after December 31, 2026) and Phase 2 (after July 23, 2027). if phase 1 of the inspection workcovering all overhead and lowvoltage service inspectionsis not completed by december 31, 2026, in accordance with the contract requirements, the contractor shall be assessed liquidated damages in the amount of 200 per calendar day

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 8:00 a. m. PT. Attendance is strongly recommended. prebid conference scheduled on tuesday, august 11, 2026 at 8:00 a. m. pt to 10:30 a. m. pt, in the conference room, city of redding, parks building no. 4

The cutoff date and time for receiving questions regarding this bid is 5:00 p. m. PT on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The cutoff date and time for receiving questions regarding this bid is 5:00 p. m. pt, on wednesday, august 12, 2026.

Any missing information or invalid license or certification information may be grounds for disqualification. Failure to acknowledge any addenda issued may also cause the bid to be considered nonresponsive. Any missing information or invalid license or certification information may be grounds for disqualification.

CEQA compliance must be completed no later than January 9, 2027. Proposers are encouraged to provide a schedule that achieves completion within nine (6) months to allow sufficient time for review, revisions, and grant compliance. The anticipated contract term is from contract execution through completion and acceptance of all CEQA documentation.

Compensation will be based upon services rendered, expenses actually incurred, and verification of work/approval from Madera County and Yosemite Sequoia RCDC. The contractor shall not be reimbursed for any additional expenses incurred beyond the maximum amount payable, which includes travel or other expenses.

The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to Madera County, Yosemite Sequoia RCDC, project partners, the funder, and overall project price, and other factors will be considered. The evaluation criteria include CEQA experience, project team qualifications, relevant wildfire/fuels projects, ability to meet timeline, and cost proposal.

The selected contractor shall have demonstrated experience with the CEQA development, submission, and monitoring process, preparing CEQA NOEs, IS/MNDs, and environmental review documents. Experience with wildfire prevention, fuels reduction, forestry, or vegetation management projects is required. The contractor must be licensed in California and have knowledge of Cal Fire grant requirements.

The selected contractor shall provide Conduct site visits and environmental reconnaissance as necessary.

The anticipated budget for CEQA compliance services is between $35,000 and $41,200. currently, a maximum of $41,200 is allocated for the forester's services under the Cal Fire grants approved budget.

The final date for submittal of response to this request for interest is: July 14, 2026 12:00 PM MT.

The scope of services will include assistance to the state during the process of design, construction, and warranty period.

Selection and award of this project will be based on a combination of qualitative oral interview score and scope and cost proposal that represents the best overall value to the state.

To be considered as qualified, interested teams shall have demonstrated specific design-build lump sum experience of similar scale and complexity, demonstrated experience in completion of buildings utilizing design-bid-build, CMGC, DB with GMP and/or DB lump sum, and demonstrated bonding capability up to $1,500,****.

The state reserves the right to reject any or all proposals on the basis of being unresponsive to this RFQ/RFP or for failure to disclose requested information.

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Watering services will begin at the direction of the City Forester following the award of this contract and shall continue through October 15, 2026. Watering services will begin at the direction of the City Forester following the award of this contract and shall continue through October 15, 2026.

Contractors must be qualified. he city of ames is accepting bids from qualified contractors

Late responses will not be reviewed. o late responses will be reviewed.

The length of the agreement will be six 6 months.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularity in bids received.