When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of San Mateo. The work is located in San Mateo, California, United States.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

San Mateo, California, United StatesPosted: October 20, 2026Deadline: November 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of San Mateo is seeking a contractor to provide citywide tree planting services, including stump-grinding and tree maintenance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a valid State of California C-27 or C-61/D49 Contractor’s License
Must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5
Must have successfully performed a job of similar scope in the past two years, defined as planting a minimum of 150 24-inch box trees for a municipality in four weeks or less
Must provide four references of prior clients within the last three years, including at least one current client
Must have at least three years of experience providing tree planting services to municipalities
Must maintain a planting crew working on the project full-time until completion
Must provide evidence of insurance with required endorsements
Must submit all required insurance, bonds, and signed agreements within ten days after bid opening

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

3 months

TIMELINE

Question deadline: October 27th, 2026

Bid submission deadline: November 3rd, 2026

Year 1 operations: January 11th, 2027 – March 31st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 27, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of San Mateo

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DESCRIPTION

The City of San Mateo is soliciting bids for citywide tree planting services in public rights-of-way and city parks. The scope of work includes receiving tree deliveries, maintaining tree health, planting trees, providing stump-grinding services, and performing weekly watering through the end of the seasonal contract. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, excluding the trees and signage. The initial term for year one is January 11, 2027, through March 31, 2027.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of San Mateo. The work is located in San Mateo, California, United States.

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