On-Call Tree Removal and Trimming Services

City of Port Angeles
Public Works & Utilities Dept.
Engineering Office
321 E. Fifth Street SMALL WORKS ROSTER
Port Angeles WA 98362
Tel: 360-417-4541
Fax: 360-417-4709 Request for Bid
Contract
Contract Title: On-Call Tree Removal and Trimming Services Project Number: SVC-2026-12
THIS CONTRACT is entered into the date last written below between the CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON
("City") AND ________________, licensed to do business in Washington State ("Contractor").
1. WORK BY CONTRACTOR
The Contractor will perform the work as described in Attachment A (Attachment A includes Contractor's Proposal,
Scope of Work, Statement of Work, Plans, Specifications, and any other related Contract Documents) that is
attached hereto and by this reference is incorporated herein.
2. TERM OF CONTRACT
All work under this Contract is to be completed as indicated (check one):
This is an on-call unit priced contract to abate nuisance and hazardous trees as identified and
directed by the City of Port Angeles. The term for this contract is three (3) years with the option
to extend or renew for one additional year. Stipulations for each year are as follows:
* Year 1 - Budget: not to exceed $105,000; Period end date: Dec. 31, 2026.
* Year 2 - Budget: not to exceed $50,000.00; Period end date: Dec. 31, 2027.
* Year 3 - Budget: not to exceed $50,000.00; Period end date: Dec. 31, 2028.
The not to exceed amount for each individual year is specifically defined and any unused funds
from each and every individual year will not "roll-over" to the following period. The total not to
exceed amount for this 3-year term is $205,000.00 and all work will be completed prior to the
contract term expiration date of December 31, 2028.
At the City's sole discretion, the City may elect to extend this contract for one (1) additional year.
The City will notify the Contractor in writing in advance of the 12/31/2028 contract expiration
date of their intent to-exercise or not-to-exercise this option to extend. If extended, the following
stipulations will apply:
* Year 4 (optional) - Budget: not to exceed $50,000.00; Period end date: Dec. 31, 2029.
The total not to exceed amount for the 3-year term plus the one (1) optional year will be
$255,000.00 and all work will be completed prior to the optionally extended contract term
expiration date of December 31, 2029.
All work under this Contract is to be completed __ days from the Notice to Proceed. No work is
to be performed prior to written Notice to Proceed by the City. (See attachment A for specific
schedule for work).
The performance period under this Contract commences calendar days after notice
to proceed and ends (xx days thereafter or after contract award).
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3. PAYMENT
A. The City will pay the Contractor for the work performed under this contract (check one):
Force Account - Time and material, not to exceed: $
Force Account - Time and actual expenses incurred, not to exceed: $
Firm Fixed Price set forth in Contractor bid or quote in the amount of $_____________
Unit prices set forth in the Contractor's bid or quote, not to exceed:
* Year 1 - Budget: not to exceed $105,000.00;
* Year 2 - Budget: not to exceed $50,000.00;
* Year 3 - Budget: not to exceed $50,000.00;
3-yr. term total not to exceed budget of $205,000.00.
Year 4 (optional) - Budget: not to exceed $50,000.00.
3-yr. term plus 1-yr option total not to exceed budget of $255,000.00
Unit Costs will be fixed for the 3-year term; however, they may be adjusted for reasonable cost
escalations for the optional 4th year, at the Contractor's request. For consideration, the Contractor
will supply justification supporting the proposed unit cost increases.
The Contractor will do all work and furnish all tools, materials, and equipment, in accordance
with and as described in Attachment A.
The Contractor will provide and bear the expense of all equipment, work, and labor of any sort
whatsoever that may be required for the transfer of materials and for constructing and completing the
work provided for in this contract and every part thereof; except those indicated to be furnished by the
City of Port Angeles in Attachment A.
B. The Contractor will maintain time and expense records that may be requested by the City. The Contractor will
submit invoices to the City for payment for work performed. All invoices must reference the City's contract
number. Invoices will be in a format acceptable to the City.
C. The City will pay all invoices for non-contested work (See E below) from the Contractor within 30 days of
receipt of a properly completed invoice.
D. All records and accounts pertaining to this Contract are to be kept available for inspections by representatives
of the City for a period of three (3) years after final payment. Copies will be made available to the City upon
request.
E. If during the course of the Contract, the work rendered does not meet the requirements set forth in the
Contract, the Contractor will correct or modify the required work to comply with the requirements of this
Contract. The City will have the right to withhold payment for such work until it meets the requirements of the
Contract Documents.
4. RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR
A. Safety. Contractor will take all necessary precautions for the safety of employees on the work site and will
comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local regulations, ordinances, and codes. Contractor
will erect and properly maintain, at all times, as required by the conditions and progress of the work, all
necessary safeguards for the protection of workers and the public and will post danger signs warning against
known or unusual hazards.
B. Warranty. Contractor will be responsible for correcting all defects in workmanship and/or materials discovered
within one year after acceptance of this work. After correcting defects, Contractor will be responsible for
correcting all defects in workmanship and/or materials in the corrected work for one year after the City accepts
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the corrections. The Contractor will start work to remedy such defects within seven (7) days of mailing notice of
discovery thereof by City and will complete such work within a reasonable time. In emergencies where damage
may result from delay or where loss of service may result, such corrections may be made by the City, in which
case the cost will be borne by the Contractor. In the event the Contractor does not accomplish corrections at the
time specified, the work will be otherwise accomplished and the cost of same will be paid by the Contractor.
C. Damages. Contractor will be liable for any costs, losses, expenses, or damages including consequential
damages suffered by the City resulting from defects in the Contractors work including, but not limited to, cost of
materials and labor expended by the City in making emergency repairs and cost of engineering, inspection, and
supervision by the City. The Contractor will indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all claims that
may be made against the City as a result of any defective work and the Contractor will defend any such claims at
its own expense. When materials or procedures are not specified in the Contract Document, the City will rely on
the professional judgment of the Contractor to make appropriate selections.
D. Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action. Contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment or any other persons in the performance of this Contract because of race, creed, color, national
origin, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or handicap, or other circumstances as
may be defined by federal, state or local law or ordinance, except for a bona fide occupational qualification.
Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices
to be provided by Contractor setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause.
E. Employment. Any and all employees of the Contractor, while engaged in the performance of any work or
services required by the Contractor under this Contract, will be considered employees of the Contractor only and
not of the City. Any and all claims that may arise under the Workers Compensation Act on behalf of those
employees, while so engaged, and all claims made by a third party as consequence of any negligent act or
omission on the part of the Contractor's employees, while so engaged on any of the work or services provided or
rendered herein, will not be the obligation of the City.
5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the
work done under this Contract. Any violation of the provisions of this paragraph will be considered a violation of
a material provision of this Contract and will be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension of the
Contract by the City, in whole or in part, and may result in ineligibility for further work for the City.
6. ACTS AND REGULATIONS
1. Compliance with Regulations: The Contractor (hereinafter includes consultants) will comply with the Acts
and the Regulations relative to Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, as they may be amended from time to time,
which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.
2. Non-discrimination: The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not
discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors,
including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The Contractor will not participate directly or
indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and the Regulations, including employment practices when
the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21.
3. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all
solicitations, either by competitive bidding, or negotiation made by the Contractor for work to be performed
under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or
supplier will be notified by the Contractor of the Contractor's obligations under this contract and the Acts and the
Regulations relative to Non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.
4. Information and Reports: The Contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the
Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other
sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the City or the Washington State Department of
Transportation to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts, Regulations, and instructions. Where any
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information required of a Contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish the
information, the Contractor will so certify to the City or the Washington State Department of Transportation, as
appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of a Contractor's noncompliance with the Nondiscrimination
provisions of this contract, the City will impose such contract sanctions as it or the Washington State Department
of Transportation may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
a. withholding payments to the Contractor under the contract until the Contractor complies; and/or
b. cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.
6. Incorporation of Provisions: The Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs one through six in
every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, the
Regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto. The Contractor will take action with respect to any
subcontract or procurement as the City or the Washington State Department of Transportation may direct as a
means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the Contractor
becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such direction, the
Contractor may request the City to enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the City. In addition, the
Contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities:
* Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21.
* The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C.
4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of
Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects);
* Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. 324 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of
sex);
* Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27;
* The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination
on the basis of age);
* Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 USC 471, Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits
discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);
* The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage and
applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms "programs or activities" to
include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors,
whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not);
* Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of
disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public
accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. 12131-12189) as implemented by Department
of Transportation regulations at 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38;
* The Federal Aviation Administration's Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. 47123) (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);
* Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and
Low-Income Populations, which ensures Non-discrimination against minority populations by discouraging
programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or
environmental effects on minority and low-income populations;
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* Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and
resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of Limited
English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure
that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100);
* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating
because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq).
7. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
A. This Contract will terminate upon satisfactory completion of the work described in Attachment A and final
payment by the City.
B. The City may terminate the Contract and take possession of the premises and all materials thereon and finish
the work by whatever methods it may deem expedient, by giving 10 days written notice to the Contractor, upon
the occurrence of any one or more of the events hereafter specified:
1. The Contractor makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.
2. A receiver is appointed as a result of the insolvency of the Contractor.
3. The Contractor persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails to complete the work required herein.
4. Contractor fails to make prompt payment to subcontractors for material or labor.
5. Contractor disregards federal, state or local regulations and ordinances.
6. Contractor disregards instructions of the Contract Administrator, or otherwise substantially violates
the terms of this Contract.
7. The City determines that sufficient operating funds are not available to fund completion of the work
contracted for.
8. The Director of the Public Works and Utilities Department or his/her designee determines that such
termination is in the best interest of the City.
C. In the event this Contract is terminated by the City, Contractor will not be entitled to receive any further
amounts due under this Contract until the work specified in Attachment "A" is satisfactorily completed, as
scheduled, up to the date of termination. At such time, if the unpaid balance of the amount to be paid under this
Contract for the satisfactorily completed work exceeds the expense incurred by the City in finishing the work, and
all damages sustained by the City or which may be sustained by reason of such refusal, neglect, failure or
discontinuance of employment, such excess will be paid by the City to the Contractor. If the City's expense and
damages exceed the unpaid balance for the work Contractor and its surety will be jointly and severally liable
therefore to the City and will pay such difference to the City. Such expense and damages will include all legal
costs incurred by the City to protect the rights and interests of the City under the Contract, provided such legal
costs will be reasonable.
8. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
A. On payment to the Contractor by the City of all compensation due under this Contract, all finished or
unfinished documents and material prepared by the Contractor with funds paid by the City under this Contract
will become the property of the City and will be forwarded to the City upon its request.
B. Any records, reports, information, data, or other documents or materials given to or prepared or assembled by
the Contractor under this Contract will be kept confidential and will not be made available to any individual or
organization by the Contractor without prior written approval of the City or by court order.
9. CLAIMS
Any claim against the City for damages, expenses, costs, or extras arising out of the performance of this Contract
must be made in writing to the City within thirty days after the discovery of such damage, expense or loss, and in
no event later than the time of approval by the City for final payment. Contractor, upon making application for
final payment, will be deemed to have waived its right to claim for any other damages for which application has
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not been made, unless such claim for final payment includes notice of additional claim and fully describes such
claim.
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
The Director of the Public Works and Utilities Department or his/her designee will have primary responsibility for
the City under this Contract and will oversee and approve all work to be performed, coordinate communications,
and review and approve all invoices, under this Contract.
The City reserves the right to utilize an online cloud-based project management system, Virtual Project Manager
(VPM), to allow for paperless documentation and project administration.
11. INDEMNIFICATION / HOLD HARMLESS
A. The Contractor will defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers
harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in
connection with the performance of this Contract, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence
of the City.
B. However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Contract is subject to RCW 4.24.115,
then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused
by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Contractor and the City, its officers, officials, employees,
and volunteers, the Contractor's liability hereunder will be only to the extent of the Contractor's negligence. It is
further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Contractor's
waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This
waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section will survive the expiration or
termination of this Contract.
12. INSURANCE, BONDS, & RETAINAGE
A. The Contractor will maintain insurance as set forth in Attachment B.
B. If the total bid amount including tax exceeds $35,000, this project will be awarded as a small works roster
contract and payment, and performance bonds will be required in accordance with Washington State law. A
retainage of 5% will also be applicable to this contract. The Contractor will obtain payment and performance
bonds in accordance with this Contract and all Attachments incorporated herein. Copies of the Bid Security
Transmittal Form, Performance Bond and Payment Bond form(s), and Escrow Agreement for Retained Percentage
form are available from the Operations Office of Public Works & Utilities (Telephone 360-417-4541). Performance
Bond and Payment Bond forms are provided in Attachment C. The party to whom the Contract is awarded will be
required to execute the Contract and obtain the Performance and Payment Bond within ten (10) calendar days
from the date the notice of award is delivered to the bidder. Such bonds will be on the form provided by the
City, specify the name, contact phone, and address of the surety, and will include a power of attorney appointing
the signatory of the bonds as the person authorized to execute it (them).
13. PREVAILING WAGE
This Contract is subject to Chapters 39.12 and 49.28 RCW, amendments thereto and regulations issued
thereunder, relating to prevailing wages, benefits and other requirements. Workers will receive no less than the
prevailing rate of wage. The City will verify that contractor has received, or is exempt from, training on the
requirements related to public works and prevailing wage under RCW 39.12. Contractor will verify first-tier
subcontractors have also received, or are exempt from, such training. Each subsequent tier will verify that the tier
below has received, or is exempt from, such training. No claim for additional compensation will be allowed which
is based upon a lack of knowledge or a misunderstanding of any such requirements by the Contractor or a failure
to include in Contractor's price adequate increases in such wages during the performance of this Contract. The
Contractor is advised to consult the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries to determine the
prevailing wages that must be paid.
This public works project is being done in Clallam County. Washington State wage determinations for Clallam
County Journeymen, Apprentices, and Description can be found at:
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Journey Level Rates: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagelookup/
Apprentice Rates: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagelookup/ApprenticeWageLookup.aspx
Description of Classifications: https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/public-works-projects/scopes-of-work
Use the applicable wage determinations effective on the bid due date.
A copy of the applicable wage rates is available for viewing at the Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities
Contracts Office. In addition, the City will mail a hard copy of the applicable wage rates upon request.
For a contract award under $2,500, and in accordance with RCW 39.12.040(2), the Contractor or subcontractor is
authorized to submit a combined Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages & Affidavit of Wages directly to the
City of Port Angeles at final invoicing. Submission will be made on the form developed by the Washington State
Department of Labor and Industries and available from the City of Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities
Department.
Should any dispute arises as to the prevailing rates of wages for a specific trade, craft or occupation and such
dispute cannot be adjusted by the parties in interest, including labor and management representatives, the
matter will be referred for arbitration to the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries, and his decision
will be final, conclusive, and binding on all parties involved in the dispute.
14. INTERPRETATION AND VENUE
This Contract will be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The
venue of any litigation between the parties regarding this Contract will be Clallam County, Washington.
15. BRANDS OR EQUAL
When a special "brand or equal" is named, it will be construed solely for the purpose of indicating the standards
of quality, performance, or use desired. Brands of equal quality, performance, and use will be considered,
provided Contractor specifies the brand and model and submits descriptive literature when available. Any bid
containing a brand which is not of equal quality, performance, or use specified must be represented as an
alternate and not as an equal, and failure to do so will be sufficient reason to disregard the bid.
16. INSPECTION AND REJECTION
All goods, services, work, or materials purchased herein are subject to inspection and to approval by the City. Any
rejection of goods, services, work, or materials resulting because of nonconformity to the terms and specifications
of this order, whether held by the City or returned, will be at Contractor's risk and expense.
17. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING OF CONTRACTS
Neither the City nor the Contractor will assign, transfer, or encumber any rights, duties or interest accruing from
this Contract without the express prior written consent of the other.
18. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The Contractor is and will be at all times during the term of this Contract an independent contractor and not
an employee of the City.
19. EXTENT OF CONTRACT/MODIFICATION
This Contract, together with the attachments and/or addenda, represents the entire and integrated Contract
between the parties hereto and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written
or oral. This contract may be amended, modified, or added to only by written instrument properly signed by both
parties hereto.
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20. SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
The Contractor will include the language of this section in each of its first tier subcontracts and will require each of
its subcontractors to include substantially the same language of this section in each of their subcontracts, adjusting
only as necessary the terms used for the contracting parties. The requirements of this section apply to all
subcontractors regardless of tier.
At the time of subcontract execution, the Contractor will verify that each of its first-tier subcontractors meet the
following bidder responsibility criteria:
- At the time of subcontract bid submittal, have a certificate of registration in compliance with chapter 18.27
RCW;
- Have a current state unified business identifier number;
- If applicable, have:
1) Industrial insurance coverage for the subcontractor's employees working in Washington as required in
Title 51 RCW;
2) Subcontractor's Insurance as required by Attachment B, "Insurance";
3) An employment security department number as required in Tile 50 RCW; and
4) A state excise tax registration number as required in Tile 82 RCW;
5) An electrical contractor license, if required by Chapter 19.28 RCW;
6) An elevator contract license, if required by Chapter 70.87 RCW.
- Not be disqualified from bidding on any public works contract under RCW 39.06.010 or 39.12.065(3).
- Have received, or be exempt from, training on the requirements related to public works and prevailing wage
under RCW 39.12.
21. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
A. The City will pay the Contractor for work performed under this Contract as detailed in the bid, as incorporated
in the Contract.
B. Payments for work provided hereunder will be made following the performance of such work, unless otherwise
permitted by law and approved in writing by the City. No payment will be made for any work rendered by the
Contractor except as identified and set forth in this Contract.
C. Progress payments will be based on the timely submittal by the Contractor using the City's Virtual Project
Manager.
D. Payments for any alterations in or additions to the work provided under this Contract will be in accordance with
the Request for Information (RFI) or Construction Change Order (CCO) process as set forth in the Virtual Project
Manager Documents. Following approval of the RFI or CCO, the Contractor will submit the payment request through
Virtual Project Manager.
E. The Contractor will submit payment requests through Virtual Project Manager with a completed Application for
Payment form, an example of which is included in Attachment D to this Contract. This form includes a lien waiver
certification and will be notarized before submission. Applications for payment not signed or notarized will be
considered incomplete and ineligible for payment consideration. The City will initiate authorization for payment after
receipt of a satisfactorily completed payment request form and will make payment to the Contractor within
approximately thirty (30) days thereafter. Final payment requests will also include a Certification of Work
Completion and Acceptance (located in Attachment D).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract as of the date of the last signature affixed
below.
CONTRACTOR CITY OF PORT ANGELES
By: By:
Printed Name: Printed Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
BY:
CITY CLERK
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City of Port Angeles
ATTACHMENT "A"
Engineering Office
WORK BY CONTRACTOR
Public Works and Utilities Department
The Contractor will perform City assigned work and furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment and mobilization
to accomplish the assigned tree trimming and/or tree removal. The assigned work will be paid as per unit prices
set forth in this contract.
General Scope: The City requires services to remove or trim trees in the public right of way, on City-owned
properties, parks, and near stormwater facilities. This Request for Bids (RFB) is for a tree removal service
provider (Contractor) that can respond to perform tree removal services in all types of terrain, in varied weather
conditions, and potentially during all hours, if necessary. The Contractor will also be required to provide traffic
control (signs and flaggers) for work near roadways and may need to perform work on short notice. Tree
trimming and/or removal is required within ten (10) business days of the signing of the Service Order. Tree
removal required within two (2) business days or less of signing of the service order is considered an
"emergency" tree removal and will be paid the emergency premium. This is a three (3) year Contract with an option
to extend the Contract for a fourth (4) additional year.
Standard Service Orders will be issued for assigned work as described in "SECTION 2.0: SPECIFIC SERVICES:".
Emergency Service Orders may be issued to address situations that threaten public health, property or involve
short notice tree trimming and/or removal due to unforeseen events. Compensation for Emergency Service
Orders will be paid as an "Emergency Premium" (a per tree premium cost added to the tree removal rate based
on DBH and included in other bid items).
Location: Port Angeles city limit
Project Manager: David Wegener (360) 809-8469
Site Point of Contact: Streets/Stormwater: Cody Romero (360) 912-1960
Parks & Rec. Dept.: Tim Tucker (360) 809-8741
Work Hours and Schedule: The Contractor will be allowed to work from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through
Friday, excluding weekends and all legal Holidays. Work outside these hours may be requested from the City of
Port Angeles at the time the Service Order is generated. Noise ordinance limitations may apply.
SECTION 1.0: GENERAL WORK REQUIREMENTS
All work will be executed in strict accordance with the latest edition of the following standards and codes
and all local ordinances and regulations and will meet industry standards.
1. 2026 WSDOT Standard Specifications
2. The City's Urban Services Standards and Guidelines (USSG, 2017)
3. WSDOT Standard Plans for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction, most recent.
Task (Bid Item)
The quantity listed in the Unit Item bid table for each tree size DBH( Diameter at Breast High), type, and task is
estimated. Actual tree size, type, and quantity will be determined by the type of work described on the signed
service order. The unit price for each bid item for "Tree Felling ________" and "Tree Trimming __________"
listed on the Bid Form will include all costs associated with and necessary to complete the work, including, but
not limited to: the equipment, labor, materials, mobilization of the equipment to the site, and site clean-up
(unless that work is accommodated for under other bid items in the contract).
The Contractor(s) selected will perform the tree removal services as described below:
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