Diamond Bar City Council
June 18, 2024

EXHIBIT “A”

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 17, 2023 Agenda Item:

2.H.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Chad Blais, Public Works Director
Department: Public Works
SUBJECT:

Approval of 5-Year Tree Trimming, Removal, and Planting Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc.

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the proposal from West Coast Arborist, Inc. and award a five-year Tree Trimming, Removal, and Planting Contract in an amount not to exceed amount of $250,000 annually.

SUMMARY:

Staff solicited proposals for annual tree maintenance service to maintain the community tree canopy. The City received three proposals and based on the review of the proposals, staff selected West Coast Arborists (WCA) as the most qualified firm to maintain the City's urban forest. Staff is recommending approval of a five year Agreement with WCA.

BACKGROUND:

The City utilizes contract tree trimming and tree maintenance services to perform scheduled and emergency trimming and removal of the City's estimated 9,000 trees and to provide other on-call services. Maintaining a community tree canopy is a key component in preserving safety, aesthetics, addressing liability and in promoting a beautiful community with tree line trails and parkways adding to the quality of life for residents and visitors to Horsetown USA. The majority of the over 9,000 trees in inventory are situated along residential and equestrian trails, parks and parkways.

WCA has been the contract maintenance service provider for the City for the last 17 years.

During the current contract the City successfully implemented a five-year tree-grid trimming maintenance program which divides the City boundaries into five tree maintenance zones; typically, one zone per year is trimmed. During the year, minor additional maintenance in the other zones may/may not occur based on need and budget allocations. Using the zone method allows for all trees to be inspected and judiciously pruned once every five years. However, the current maintenance agreement is set to expire June 30, 2023.

Therefore, staff elected to develop a request for proposals (RFP) in effort to see the level of services and rates being offered in the marketplace. On April 3, 2023, the City posted an official RFP on PlanetBid website for Tree Trimming, Removal and Planting Contract Services. On April 26, 2023, the City received three proposals: West Coast Arborists, Mariposa Tree Management Inc., and Golden West Arbor Services.

Staff reviewed the proposals by evaluating each company’s experience, credentials, completeness, accuracy, firm history, location, services offered, years in business and familiarity with the City and total aggregate costs. As part of the process in evaluating the proposals, staff looked at two primary factors: (1) the overall pricing proposed by the firm for individual services and (2) the quality and response capability of the firm. Please note Golden West Arbor Services only provided hourly rates and therefore the proposal is not being considered. After a thorough review of the remaining two proposals, it was determined WCA offered more competitive pricing and services. WCA's proposal (see attached WCA Proposal) outlines the rates provided in year one (1) and two (2) will remain the same before an increase begins in year three (3). In addition, WCA's current awareness of the City's needs, familiarity with the community (working around horses), and overall positive performance during the current contract will allow the City to continue our high level of service to the community. Staff prepared a summary sheet of the services that are comparable between the two proposals to allow for comparison (see Fee Schedules).

Staff is recommending the City Council accept the proposal from West Coast Arborists, Inc. and award a five (5)-year Tree Trimming, Removal, and Planting Contract in an amount not to exceed amount of $250,000 annually. The agreement does allow for two one (1)-year extensions approved by mutual agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The funding for contract tree maintenance services in the amount of $250,000 is traditionally funded from Gas Tax Fund. However, for fiscal year 2023-24 the Gas Tax Fund is anticipated to have insufficient funds to cover all the various services funded annually, therefore, staff is proposing Council approve the use of Measure R funds for the upcoming fiscal year. If sufficient Gas Tax Revenues are available in subsequent fiscal years to cover contract tree maintenance, then those services will revert back to the Gas Tax Fund.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

Approval of the multi-year tree maintenance contract is consistent with Strategic Direction No. 5 - Infrastructure & Asset Management: Ensure timely preservation, replacement, improvement and acquisition of infrastructure and capital assets.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Lori Sassoon, City Manager
Approved as to Form: Harper and Burns, LLC, City Attorney ATTACHMENT(S):

West Coast Arborist Proposal
Fee Schedule Comparison
West Coast Arborist Contract
City of Norco
RFP/Q – Tree Trimming, Removal and Planting Contract Services Client Name / RFP Name
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Table of Contents
LETTER OF OFFER ............................................................................................................................. 3 COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 4 Company Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4 SCOPE OF SERVICES ....................................................................................................................... 6 TEAM QUALIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 9 PROJECT APPROACH AND MANAGEMENT............................................................................... 12 Workflow Timelines ................................................................................................................. 14 CLIENT REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................... 15 TEAM MEMBER RESUMES .............................................................................................................. 16 APPENDICES .................................................................................................................................. 18

Client Name / RFP Name
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COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS
Company Introduction
WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. (WCA)
is a family-owned and operated union company employing over 1,100 full-time employees providing tree maintenance and management services. We are proudly serving over 3300
municipalities and public agencies. We provide superior and safe tree care operations seven days a week, 24 hours a day
throughout California and Arizona.

OUR VISION
As a corporate citizen, WCA’s responsibility and accountability are to the communities where we do business. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and environmental responsibility, communicating openly with our customers and the communities in which we work. It is our goal and vision to lead the industry in state-of-the-art urban tree care and management services.
100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We guarantee your complete satisfaction with every facet of our services. Our dedication to customer service has earned WCA a reputation unrivaled in the industry for dependability, integrity, quality and courtesy. We authorize our employees to do whatever is necessary to achieve the highest quality results. We know that high quality work saves our customer’s valuable time and is far more cost effective if we do our work properly the first time. We are committed to courteous and prompt customer service to fully resolve any issue.

COMPANY INFORMATION
President: Patrick Mahoney
Organization Type: Corporation
Established: 1972
Federal Tax ID: 95-3250682
DIR Registration: 1000000956
Members of Laborers’ Union:

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SAM Entity ID: CFJMVMJ9NSD1

CORPORATE OFFICE
2200 E. Via Burton St.

Anaheim, CA 92806

REGIONAL OFFICES
Escondido, CA
Fresno, CA
Indio, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Riverside, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Jose, CA
San Francisco, CA
Santa Clarita, CA
Stockton, CA
Ventura, CA

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Victor Gonzalez, Vice President
Corporate Office
Phone (714) 991-1900
Fax (714) 956-3745
Email: [email protected]

FIELD MANAGEMENT
Martin Cortez, Area Manager
Riverside Office
21718 Walnut Ave.

Grand Terrace, CA 92313
Phone (909) 783-6544
Fax (909) 783-6515
Email: [email protected]
EMERGENCY RESPONSE 24/7
1 800 LIMB DOWN
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Corporate Capabilities
West Coast Arborists, Inc., is committed to successfully completing each project in accordance with the specifications, budget, schedule and with the highest quality of service. Our customers’ satisfaction is a direct result of our means to carry out each project. Listed below are some of our corporate capabilities, which not only provide a sense of comfort and confidence to our customers, but also assure them of our continuous ability to carry out the duties of managing their urban forest. disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing any contract for tree maintenance services.
• In business continuously and actively since 1972
• Contractor’s License C61/D49,
C27, C31, C21, A & B
• Over $8,500,000 line of credit available
• Annual financial audits available upon request
• Bonded by ARCH, an A+ rated company
• 1,100+ employees
• 330+ contracts with public agencies
• 95+ Certified Arborists
• 155+ Certified Tree Workers
• Drug-free workplace
• 14,000 sq. ft. company-owned
Headquarters (Anaheim)
• Department of Agriculture Nursery license
• Avg. 712,000 trees pruned annually over past 3 years
• Avg. 46,000 trees removed annually over past 3 years
• Avg. 20,000 trees planted annually over past 3 years
• Avg. 250,000 trees inventoried annually over past 3 years • Fully insured with insurance up to $25 million
• Federal Tax ID #95-3250682, current on all taxes and
fillings with state and federal government
• Sales volume over $140 million annually
• Fleet of approximately 1,600 pieces of equipment

Active Memberships:

Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
League of California Cities (LCC)
California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS)
Association of California Cities|
–Orange County (ACCOC)
Maintenance Superintendents Association (MSA)
California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)
Street Tree Seminar (STS)
California Urban Forest Council (CaUFC)
American Public Works Association (APWA)
Client Name / RFP Name
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Grid Tree Pruning
Grid tree pruning is based on pruning in pre-designed districts, or grids on a set cycle and in its entirety. This includes pruning all trees (small, medium and large-sized.) Pruning will include structural pruning, crown raising, and slight crown cleaning in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards (Best Management Practices) and shall have no more than 15% of the live foliage removed at a given time.

Special Request Tree Pruning
Special Request Tree Pruning includes tree maintenance services on designated tree(s) as ordered by the City’s Arborist or designee. This category of pruning may include structural pruning, crown raising, crown cleaning and/or pruning to restore the crown. Whichever work type is ordered by the City, pruning will be performed in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards and the Best Management Practice, Tree Pruning Guidelines. Trees that are identified for a Special Request Tree Prune shall have approximately 25% of the live foliage removed at a given time.

Pruning to reduce the tree’s crown (or Crown Reduction Pruning) may be performed when conditions within the crown of a hardwood tree are such that the overall canopy mass and excessive wood weight needs to be reduced. This type of prune is performed when the City’s primary objective is to maintain or improve tree health and structure and will be charged at the Crew Rental rate as agreed upon by the City and WCA.

Line Clearance
Trees that interfere or have the possibility of interfering with utility lines will be trimmed in a manner to achieve the required clearances as specified and in accordance with the California Public Utilities Commission. It is our goal to protect the current health and condition of the tree and to maintain its symmetry and direct growth away from the utility lines.

Young Tree Maintenance (Optional)
Proper pruning and care during the early stages of the tree’s life will save money in the future, and create a safer, more beautiful, healthy, easy-to-maintain tree. We believe that tree care that is performed early will affect its shape, strength and life span. Our specialized small tree care team consists of certified personnel trained to perform the following under the hourly rate:
• Selective structural pruning
• Removal of dead, interfering, split and/or broken limbs • Pre-conditioning the water retention basin built around the tree • Staking or re-staking
• Adjusting tree ties
• Adjusting trunk protectors
• Weed abatement
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Root Pruning
We strongly recommend against any root pruning, however, should the City elect to proceed, we recommend that it be done no closer than 3 times the diameter of the trunk. Roots will be pruned to a depth of approximately 12 inches by cleanly slicing through the roots, so as not to tear or vibrate the root causing damage to the tree. The excavated area will be backfilled with native soil and debris will be hauled away. This is performed under the hourly rate.

Tree and Stump Removal Operations
With a minimum of 48 hours advanced notice, WCA will inform Underground Service Alert (USA) of the location of work for the purpose of identifying any and all utility lines. The removal process consists of lowering limbs delicately onto the ground to prevent any hardscape damage.

Immediately following the removal, the stump will be ground down, if ordered to do so and with proper USA notification. Our standard stump grinder is the Vermeer SC802. This stump grinder is ideal for any size job and can be used to grade large stumps. We also use the Dosko SC69 stump grinders. These are intended to remove tree stumps and exposed root systems close to ground level. Tree removal and stump removal are to be charged separately in accordance with the contract.

Tree Watering
Tree watering will be performed by a full-time, WCA team member on various routes, when requested by the Agency. This team will also be responsible for reporting special care needs to the small tree care team. This could include reporting weeds, soil that has settled, and/or staking and tying needs. WCA currently provides tree watering in the cities of Culver City, Santa Clarita and Santa Monica as part of their regular tree maintenance services.

Emergency Response
We are prepared for emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. The toll free number is 866-LIMB-DOWN (866-546-2369). This number will be provided to the Agency, Police Department and/or Fire Department. Our emergency response team will do what is necessary to render the hazardous tree or tree-related condition safe until the following workday.

Tree Planting
We can replace trees that have been removed and plant new trees in accordance with the City’s specifications. We are prepared financially and logistically to acquire and purchase selected tree species for tree planting. At a minimum of 48 hours in advance we will inform Underground Service Alert (USA) of the location of work for the purpose of identifying any and all utility lines. A well-trained planting team will perform the soil preparation and installation of the tree.

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Crew Rental
Due to our vast amount of resources, including our specialty equipment and qualified personnel we are able to extend our commitment to our customers by providing various miscellaneous services outside of the most common tree maintenance services:
• Misc. use of aerial towers and cranes (including equipment rental) • Crown reduction
• Crown restoration
Arborist Reports
We have full-time Certified Arborists on staff that can prepare detailed arborist reports, tree evaluations and site inspections based on your specific needs. Reporting can be generated for one tree or an entire selection and is handled on a case-by-case basis.

WCA provides the technology,
management, and civic experience
that makes it the preferred tree
management partner across the West.

Plant Health Care
Tim Crothers, Plant Health Care Manager
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist WE-7655 BUM
DPR Qualified Pest Control Applicator #145321, QAL Category B & D Our PHC program managed by Tim goes beyond standard chemical applications. We have developed an efficient Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) that requires diagnosis before treatment. WCA is staffed with licensed applicators and advisors that are environmentally conscious as well as compliant with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. This service allows us to provide you with:
• Proper diagnosis based on on-site inspection with laboratory testing when necessary • Proactive and preventative recommendations that reduce the amount of potential pest and disease issues
• Follow-up evaluations to ensure that the recommended treatments result in a healthy and balanced urban forest
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TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
Introduction
West Coast Arborist’s (WCA) is a company comprised of a management team and a safety committee. Staff members have diverse educational backgrounds including accounting, business administration, engineering, and forestry.

Work Force
WCA actively maintains ongoing processes to assure that only qualified and competent staff provides safe and quality tree maintenance services. These skilled employees can only be achieved through both training and work experience. We believe that essential experience should always be obtained through qualified supervision; this includes both basic and extended skills. WCA makes every attempt to ensure that this is undertaken before performing work, leading a crew, or career advancement. The work performed on this contract is routine, recurring and usual. The work includes watering, trimming, pruning, planting, removal and replacement of trees and plants, and servicing of irrigation. The rates included in the Cost Proposal are based on the current prevailing wage determination for “Tree Maintenance (Laborer).” Certification
WCA encourages its employees to get certified through the International Society of Arboriculture, in an effort to raise the standard of professional tree care companies. This standard exemplifies our company’s commitment to providing customers with competent, knowledgeable certified workers. WCA employs a large number of ISA Certified Arborists and ISA Certified Tree Workers.

Crew Evaluation
WCA employees are evaluated through an internal mechanism supervised by our Management Team. Each employee performs their duties according to a criteria-based job description that reflects safety, quality workmanship, productivity, appropriateness of care, problem solving and customer service. A performance appraisal is conducted for each employee upon completion of the probationary period and at least annually thereafter. Each worker is also required to complete a competency assessment and orientation upon hire and annually thereafter in selected areas to assure that ongoing requirements are met and opportunities for improvement are identified.

Staff members have diverse
educational backgrounds
including accounting,
business administration,
engineering, and forestry.

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WCA’s ISA Certified Arborists
ADAN BALTAZAR REYNAGA WE-7786AT HERMINIO PADILLA WE-7552AUTM JOSE MANUEL PEREZ WE-0818AT REBECCA A. MEJIA WE-2355A ANDREW JOSEPH PINEDA WE-12738A HUGO ANGEL RINCON WE-8710AT JOSEPH NICK ALAGO WE-4396AU RENE ROSALES WE-7941AT ANDREW R. TROTTER WE-0642AU IGNACIO LOPEZ WE-7329AU JOSEPH BARTOLO WE-2034AU RICHARD R. MAHONEY WE-1171A ANDREW JOSEPH ONDREJECH WE-13817A ISAAC GARZA, JR. WE-8689A JUAN ORTIZ WE-8514AT ROBERT EDWARD KNIGHT WE-11564AT BENJAMIN EUGENE BORDSON WE-10777A ISAAC ONTIVEROS WE-8567A JUAN P. LAIJA, JR. WE-13425A ROBERT D. THOMPSON WE-0915AU BRIAN C. KIRKEGAARD WE-10476AT ISAIAS BARAJAS MACIAS WE-10979AT JULIO C. GARCIA VAZQUEZ WE-11175AT ROBERT A. WRIGHTSON WE-10411A BRIAN M. KOCH WE-0341A ISIDRO ESTRADA BARBOZA WE-11685A JUSTIN LEE MENZEL WE-11756A ROSE M. EPPERSON WE-1045A CALVIN F. HAUPT WE-7634A J. ALONSO GARCIA-LOPEZ WE-8499A KANAMI MARIE OTANI WE-13275A RYAN R. COLBERT WE-13154A DANE JENSEN WE-12014A JAIME ROGELIO HERNANDEZ WE-5297AT KELLY ANN PARKINS WE-13868A SAMUEL JIMENEZ WE-11109AT DANIEL CHAVARRIA WE-10292AT JAMES PAUL SPECK II WE-10858AT KRIS BURBIDGE WE-9566AUM SEAN PATRICK SULLIVAN WE-10050AT DANIEL MAHONEY WE-10434A JASON ROSS DAVLIN WE-7628A LEONARDO RAMOS WE-11264AT SHAWN A. GUZIK WE-3182AU DANIEL RIVAS WE-10850AT JASON PINEGAR WE-2039AU LEONEL CORTEZ WE-8625AT STEFAN B. KALLENBERG WE-10730AT DANIEL WILLIAM VILLA, II WE-13609AT JEREMY PAUL PIERCE WE-12566A LORENZO PEREZ WE-7443AT STEPHEN GLENN DAVIS, JR. WE-10894AUTM DAVID GLYN EVANS WE-1588A JERRY A. ROWLAND WE-6353A MANUEL BRIANO WE-8791AT STEVE B. HUNT WE-1044AT DEBORAH DEPASQUALE WE-3812A JOEL LOPEZ WE-10871AT MARCO A. PADILLA JIMENEZ WE-8621AT TIMOTHY R. PATTERSON WE-12037A EDIBERTO SERNA SALAZAR WE-11051AT JOHN LEE PINEDA WE-10367AUT MARIO A. GONZALEZ WE-13119A TYLER KEASBEY LEHMANN WE-13460A EDUARDO VARGAS WE-11058AT JORGE MAGANA WE-3460A MATEO ARVIZU WE-10151AT VICTOR M. GONZALEZ WE-7175AM ERNESTO J.F. MACIAS WE-7120AUM JOSE LUIS ABALOS WE-8734A MICHAEL ALAN DA SILVA II) WE-12483A WALLACE BURCH WE-0713AT FELIX HERNANDEZ WE-2037AT JOSE M. CORTEZ TORRES WE-8539AUT MICHAEL LOUIS YOUNG WE-11687AT WILLIAM STEVE PONCE WE-6461A FRANCIS LEO MALABUYOC WE-12279AT JOSE MANUEL JIMENEZ URQUIZO WE-11111AT MICHAEL ANTHONY NUNES WE-12943A GENARO VICENTE CORONEL WE-12740A JOSE INEZ MANCILLA WE-10983AT MITCHELL ANDREW OWENS WE-12619AT GERARDO MARTINEZ GARCIA WE-11358A JOSE M. CHAVARRIA MANZO WE-11210AT NESTOR M. CABRERA MORA WE-13613AT GERARDO PEREZ WE-9131AT JOSE A. ALVAREZ WE-10908AT NESTOR VALENCIA WE-11359A GONZALO REGALADO WE-9952AT JOSE ALFREDO GONZALEZ WE-6475AT OSCAR GUTIERREZ WE-12783AT HECTOR MONTES WE-8079AUT JOSE LUIS DELREAL WE-11231AT PATRICK O. MAHONEY WE-1172A WCA’s ISA Certified Tree Worker/Climbers
AN BALTAZAR REYNAGA WE-7786AT GABRIEL GAMINO WE-11167T JOSE M. MUNIZ GARCIA WE-11686T SALUSTIO SANCHEZ ARROYO WE-11462T ADAN RODRIGUEZ WE-11281T GABRIEL MERCADO RUIZ WE-11568T JOSE MANUEL PEREZ WE-0818AT SAMUEL JIMENEZ WE-11109AT ADOLFO S. RUIZ WE-11294T GAMALIEL MANZANO CORONA WE-12280T JUAN AMADOR ARCE WE-11480T SANTOS MACIAS LEMUS WE-10980T ADRIAN MUNOZ WE-13987T GEORGE HERNANDEZ PEREZ WE-12269T JUAN BECERRA WE-10932T SEAN PATRICK SULLIVAN WE-10050AT ALFREDO ANGEL LOPEZ WE-11334T GERARDO MARTINEZ GARCIA WE-10997T JUAN C. LOPEZ GARCIA WE-12918T SERGIO LOPEZ-RIVERA WE-10957T ANDRES ROMAN WE-11285T GERARDO PEREZ WE-9131AT JUAN MARQUEZ WE-10987T SERGIO MACIAS-PEREZ WE-10920T ANDREW JOSEPH ONDREJECH WE-13817AT GERARDO PEREZ BADILLO WE-13986T JUAN ORTIZ WE-8514AT STEFAN B. KALLENBERG WE-10730AT ANTHONY DOUGLAS FONG II WE-12051T GERARDO A. ORDUNO WE-11036T JUAN C. PENA-ARIAS WE-11327T STEPHEN GLENN DAVIS, JR. WE-10894AUTM ANTONIO CASTELLANOS WE-11203T GONZALO REGALADO WE-9952AT JUAN TELLEZ TAPIA WE-11137T STEVE B. HUNT WE-1044AT ANTONIO GARCIA CONTRERAS WE-11173T HARLEY THOMAS DAVIS WE-13430T JUAN C. TORRES-COVARRUBIAS WE-12343T TRISTON JAMES POWERS WE-12211T ARIEL ALONSO WE-10906T HECTOR MONTES WE-8079AUT JULIO C. GARCIA VAZQUEZ WE-11175T TYLER KEASBEY LEHMANN WE-13460AT ARMANDO O. LOPEZ WE-10953T HERIBERTO CORONEL WENCESLAO WE-11218T LEONARDO RAMOS WE-11264T VENTURA GOMEZ WE-11180T ARMANDO SOTO WE-11131T HERMINIO PADILLA WE-7552AUTM LEONEL CORTEZ WE-8625AT WALLACE BURCH WE-0713AT AURELIO PAZ-GUZMAN WE-11084T HUGO ANGEL RINCON WE-8710AT LETUSA MUAAU, JR. WE-11021T BENJAMIN EUGENE BORDSON WE-10777AT HUMBERTO CHAVARRIA WE-11207T LORENZO ARREOLA-MURILLO WE-13612T BRIAN C. KIRKEGAARD WE-10476AT ISAIAS BARAJAS MACIAS WE-10979AT LORENZO PEREZ WE-7443AT BRIAN NORTON WE-12678T ISRAEL A. RAMIREZ WE-11567T LUIS P. PEREZ WE-11245T CANDELARIO PRIEGO WE-12781T J. SOCORRO GARCIA WE-11172T LUIS A. MUNOZ RAMIREZ WE-11023T CARLOS IXTA WE-11106T JAIME ROGELIO HERNANDEZ WE-5297AT MANUEL BARRAGAN WE-10925T CARLOS LEYVA BARAJAS WE-12620T JAMES PAUL SPECK II WE-10858AT MANUEL BRIANO WE-8791AT CARLOS RAMOS WE-11263T JESUS M. SARABIA PENA WE-11450T MARCO A. CASTILLO REYES WE-13429T CELEDONIO R. MANZANO OLEA(E WE-10984T JESUS A. MONTES( WE-11014T MARCO A. PADILLA JIMENEZ WE-8621AT CELESTINO PEREZ WE-11243T JESUS E. GARCIA ARCE WE-13723T MARCOS RICHARD-MARTINEZ WE-10989T CESAR GUADALUPE VALENZUELA REYES WE-11076T JOEL LOPEZ WE-10871AT MATEO ARVIZU WE-10151AT CESAR WENCESLAO WE-10968T JOEL MARTINEZ WE-10992T MELCHOR LEMUS WE-11237T CUAUHTEMOC AMEZCUA QUEZADA WE-14058T JOEL ORTIZ WE-11039T MICHAEL ALAN DA SILVA II WE-12207T DANIEL CHAVARRIA WE-10292AT JOEL M. RIVERA WE-11273T MICHAEL LOUIS YOUNG WE-11687AT DANIEL ELIZARRARAS WE-13611T JOHN LEE PINEDA WE-10367AUT MIGUEL AYALA WE-10924T DANIEL RIVAS WE-10850T JONATHAN GARCIA HERNANDEZ WE-13989T MIGUEL MACIAS WE-10978T DANIEL WILLIAM VILLA, II WE-13609T JORGE ARREOLA-HERNANDEZ WE-11321T MIGUEL A. VALERIO AJAL WE-13848T DELFINO AGUILAR-MORALES WE-10900T JORGE DUENAS WE-11144T MITCHELL ANDREW OWENS WE-12619T DEMETRIO LIRA WE-11323T JORGE JIMENEZ WE-11110T NELSON R. AGUIRRE WE-10901T DEMETRIO OSEGUERA WE-11043T JOSAFAT MONTOYA WE-11015T NESTOR M. CABRERA MORA WE-13613T EDIBERTO SERNA SALAZAR WE-11051T JOSE AGUAYO WE-10899T NICOLAS GODINA WE-11907T EDUARDO AVILA WE-10812T JOSE ABEL CANCINO WE-11192T OSCAR GUTIERREZ WE-12783T EDUARDO HERNANDEZ WE-12917T JOSE AGUSTIN CARRILLO WE-11200T PEDRO CUEVAS WE-11765T EDUARDO VARGAS WE-11058AT JOSE M. CORTEZ TORRES WE-8539AUT PEDRO GARCIA WE-11168T EDWIN ANTONIO FUENTES WE-12777T JOSE R. GRANADOS WE-11186T PEDRO ADALBERTO HERNANDEZ

ALTAMIRANO
WE-11095T
FAUSTO GUZMAN WE-11083T JOSE JIMENEZ WE-11108T PEDRO SANDOVAL WE-11301T FELIX GARCIA WE-11170T JOSE JIMENEZ HERNANDEZ WE-11113T RAMON ZUNIGA GOMEZ WE-10977T FELIX HERNANDEZ WE-2037AT JOSE MANUEL JIMENEZ URQUIZO WE-11111T RANULFO PERALTA CASTANEDA WE-11202T FRANCIS LEO MALABUYOC WE-12279AT JOSE INEZ MANCILLA WE-10983T RAUL JIMENEZ DURAN WE-13865T FRANCISCO URENA JIMENEZ WE-11075T JOSE M. CHAVARRIA MANZO WE-11210AT RAUL MANZO HERNANDEZ WE-10985T FRANCISCO LOPEZ WE-10952T JOSE RODRIGUEZ WE-11277T RAUL TELLEZ TAPIA WE-11138T FRANCISCO RAMIREZ WE-11259T JOSE ALEJANDRO VALENZUELA WE-11674T RENE ROSALES WE-7941AT FRANCISCO VILLANUEVA WE-10965T JOSE A. ALVAREZ WE-10908T ROBERT EDWARD KNIGHT WE-11564T FRANCISCO F. WENCESLAO BARAJAS WE-10969T JOSE ALFREDO GONZALEZ WE-6475AT ROMUALDO GAETA LUNA WE-11165T FRED LOPEZ-PASTOR WE-13988T JOSE LUIS DELREAL WE-11231AT SALOMON SILVA WE-11053T Client Name / RFP Name
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PROJECT APPROACH AND MANAGEMENT
Implementation Plan
To ensure the quality of work and the level of service
expected, WCA abides by a well-defined quality control
plan that incorporates the following:
• Certified personnel
• Safety
• Pruning specifications and guidelines
• Sound equipment
• Public relations
• Proper traffic control
• State-of-the-art communication systems
Area Manager: Martin Cortez
ISA Certification #: WE-8689A
TCIA CTSP #3312
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
The project Area Manager will be the central point of contact and will work cooperatively with Agency staff, local residents and business owners, etc. The Area Manger will provide overall field supervision and crew management.

Daily Management
Daily management will consist of, but not be limited to:
• Email notification complete with location, crew, equipment type, and work description • Supervise crew personnel to insure proper pruning standards are followed in a safe manner • Traffic control setup and maintenance of work zone
• Ensure work area is left free of debris at the end of shift • Maintain record of work completed each day
• Maintain good public relations at all times
• Provide immediate notification to Agency Inspector upon damage of personal property including a plan for corrective measures to take place within 48 hours Weekly Management
• Weekly management will consist of, but is not limited to:
• Weekly inspection of work completed
• Meet with the Agency to review work schedule and progress • Insure standards of pruning are performed in accordance with Agency specifications • Maintain open communication
Special shifts including
weekends and evenings
can be arranged in
accordance with the
Agency’s specifications.

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Public Notification
Upon Agency staff approval, WCA will post a door hanger notice prior to commencement of grid pruning (within 24-48 hours). After tree plantings, door hangers will be provided to residents instructing them on the proper care for their newly planted tree. For more comprehensive outreach we can also submit a press release for special projects or routine maintenance. The Agency may modify the procedures and materials to which we notify residents.

Communication Systems
Our use of modern and reliable communication systems affect our daily job performance by increasing our efficiency. Management and Field Personnel utilize smart phones as both navigational and communication devices in the field. Smart phones have proven to be a convenient method to input data as related to tree inventories, daily work records, timesheets, photos, and billing information; eliminating the need to handwrite data and improving customer service by minimizing response time.

Permits and Licensing
WCA will procure a City Business License as necessary, and any “no-fee” permits prior to commencement of work. Permits (i.e., encroachment, traffic control, etc.) requiring fees will be charged back to the Agency.

Right-of-Way
All work will be performed in the public right-of-way. Employees will not utilize private property for eating, breaks or any other reason or use water or electricity from such property without prior written permission of owner.

Cooperation and Collateral Work
WCA will give right to operate within the project to the Agency workers and/other contractors, utility companies, street sweepers, and others as needed in a cooperative effort to minimize interference in daily operations.

Project Site Maintenance
Work site will be left free of debris at the end of each workday. We will not discharge smoke, dust, or any other air containments in quantities that violate the regulations of any legally constituted authority.

Scheduling of Work
The Area Manager is responsible for scheduling work which shall conform to the Agency’s schedule of performance. We recommend equal distribution of work throughout the course of the fiscal year. Notifications will be provided to residents prior to the start of pruning operations in said area. All work will be performed in a cooperative manner as to cause the least amount of interference or inconvenience.

Client Name / RFP Name
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Workflow Timelines
GRID PRUNING FLOWCHART (Within 30-day Completion)
REMOVAL FLOWCHART (Within 15-day Completion)
PLANTING FLOWCHART (Within 15-day Completion)
EMERGENCY FLOWCHART (Within 1-3 hour Response / 24-hour Completion)

PLANT HEALTH CARE FLOWCHART
Client Name / RFP Name
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CLIENT REFERENCES
West Coast Arborists understands the challenge that many cities face to reduce the cost of tree maintenance services, while increasing the level of performance. Utilizing our services as a valuable, cost-effective resource, cities are able to provide better services to their community.

These contracts cover a range of services from providing emergency response to maintaining the Agency’s entire urban forest.

CITY OF ONTARIO SINCE 1998
The City of Ontario and WCA have been working together on the City’s urban forest since 1998.

Requested work under this contract includes grid pruning, palm pruning, tree and stump removal, tree planting, a GPS tree inventory and other arborist services including report writing and plant health care for pests and more.

Contact: Phillip Marino, Parks & Maintenance Supervisor 303 E. B Street, Ontario, CA 91764 ~ (909) 229-6557 ~ [email protected] ANNUAL BUDGET: $2,600,000
CITY OF CORONA SINCE 2006
The City of Corona and WCA have been working together on the City’s urban forest since 2006.

City crews maintain the landscape maintenance districts. The City has initiated a removal project where dead, diseased, and dying trees are being phased out. In turn, the City has been planting over 100 trees annually.

Contact: Moses Cortez, Parks & Landscape Supervisor
755 Public Safety Way, Corona, CA 92880 ~ (951) 817-5728 ~ [email protected] ANNUAL BUDGET: $3,000,000
CITY OF FONTANA SINCE 1994
WCA has serviced the City of Fontana for over 25 years. In addition to maintaining the City’s street & park trees, we provided a GPS tree inventory using ArborAccess. The inventory allows them to budget and properly plan the maintenance of their urban forest. With a tree population of over 60,000 trees, the City utilizes a grid pruning cycle.

Contact: Chuck Hays, Public Services Director
16489 Orange Way, Fontana, CA 92335 ~ (909) 350-6530 ~ [email protected] ANNUAL BUDGET: $1,300,000
CITY OF REDLANDS SINCE 2004
WCA provides complete urban forestry management for more than 38,000 trees, including tree pruning, removals, planting and emergency services. We also provide inventory updates to the City’s own inventory database.

Contact: Erick Reeves, Parks Division Coordinator
1270 W. Park Ave. #J, Redlands, CA 92373 ~ (909) 798-7853 ~ [email protected] ANNUAL BUDGET: $200,000
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE SINCE 2004
WCA provides the City of Lake Elsinore with citywide tree maintenance services. This work includes maintaining the City’s grid pruning cycle, service request pruning, tree and stump removals, tree planting, GPS tree inventory updates and emergency response.

Contact: Chris Erickson, Public Works Supervisor
521 N. Langstaff St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 ~ (951) 674-5170 ~ [email protected] ANNUAL BUDGET: $212,000
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TEAM MEMBER RESUMES
Meet the Team: Project Team
NICK ALAGO Regional Manager/V.P.

Mr. Alago has been with WCA since 1999. He has nearly 35 years’ experience in the arboriculture field. He started with WCA as a Foreman and was continuously promoted reaching the status of Area Manager. For over 10 years, he excelled as an Area Manager for the Inland Empire and was promoted in 2020 to Regional Manager. As a Regional Manager for the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas, he oversees the operations and provides support to the Area Managers. His extensive knowledge of the urban forest is a columniation of experience and continued education as well as certification that is offered in the industry.
• ISA Certified Arborst #WE-4396 AU
• TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) #250 • ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
• TLC Wildlife Aware Certified
MARTIN CORTEZ Area Manager
Mr. Cortez has been with WCA since 2006. Martin has worked as a groundman and trimmer. In time, his efforts were recognized as he is experienced a number of promotions: from Crew Leader to Foreman to Supervisor to now being the Area Manager of Riverside County and beyond. Today, Martin is responsible for field operations and management of crews. He is also involved in scheduling, evaluation, and production of street tree maintenance. He currently manages contracts for all of Riverside County customers.
• ISA Certified Arborist #WE-8539 AUT
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
• TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) #2958 MARCO PADILLA Project Supervisor
As Site Supervisor, Marco is a full-time employee and speaks fluent English. Marcol started his career with WCA in 2003, working his way up from groundman to Foreman and Supervisor. He is responsible for reviewing the day’s activities, assisting the Area Manager in scheduling, and ensuring proper safety procedures are being followed. As Supervisor, he will communicate with City officials and other interested parties on a daily basis. Report and resolve malfunctions, damage, or industrial injury. He also assists in employee training programs, maintaining records, and filing daily reports and receipts.
• ISA Certified Arborist/Tree Worker Climber #WE-0818AT • TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) #575 • ATSSA Traffic Control Technician #459650
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LEONEL CORTEZ Project Supervisor
As Site Supervisor, Leo is a full-time employee and speaks fluent English. Leo started his career with WCA in 2002 as a groundsman and has an extensive knowledge of arboriculture and tree maintenance for municipalities. He is responsible for reviewing the day’s activities, assisting the Area Manager in scheduling, and ensuring proper safety procedures are being followed. As Supervisor, he will communicate with City officials and other interested parties on a daily basis. Report and resolve malfunctions, damage, or industrial injury. He also assists in employee training programs, maintaining records, and filing daily reports and receipts. • ISA Certified Arborist/Tree Worker Climber #WE-8625AT • TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) #3891& TCIA EHAP Certified • TLC Wildlife Aware
Meet the Team: Support Staff
REINA GODOY Customer Service Rep. (CSR)
Reina joined WCA in 2017 and has since been providing customer service to the Riverside region and is the office manager for our office in Grand Terrace. As the CSR (Customer Service Representative), Reina is responsible for providing support to the Area Manager, Site Supervisors and crew. She is to act as a liaison between the company and it’s clients as well as the general public.

Reina is responsible for responding to customer service inquires and facilitating contracting functions, such as: mapping, underground service alert, data entry, field book preparation, list preparation, etc.

ANDREW PINEDA GIS Manager
Andrew Pineda has been with WCA since 2018. As WCA’s GIS Analyst, he works on a wide range of projects including tree inventories scope and collection, iTree analysis, tree canopy assessments, tree planting prioritization, ArborAccess training, grant funded tree planting projects, and much more. He was worked with tree inventories of all sizes from small campus inventories with less than 5,000 trees to large California cities with over 140,000 trees. He has in-depth knowledge and understanding of tree inventories, urban forestry best practices, and spatial data. He has also participated in the conversion of tree inventories and the newest version of ESRI ArcGIS. • ISA Certified Arborist #WE-12738A
• M.S. Geographic Information Science (GIS), CSU Long Beach • B.A. Environmental Sciense, Boston University

PRE-JOB BRIEFING

CREW EVALUATION

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APPENDIX A: EQUIPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS
Equipment
Our modern fleet undergoes daily inspection prior
to use to ensure efficiency and safety. All
equipment is routinely serviced, painted, and
detailed. All equipment used during the duration of
this project will meet state and federal safety
requirements and have all up-to-date certifications,
as required.

CHP Biennial Inspection of Terminal
Certification
We have successfully been awarded the CHP
Biennial Inspection Award of Recognition. This
inspection has assisted our company in instituting
several safety programs, as well as our Preventative
Maintenance Program utilized by our in-house fleet
department. The inspection reviews our vehicle
maintenance and repair records, our procedural
methods and policies for vehicle maintenance and
operations. This certification ensures that our
vehicles operate safely.

Telematics (GPS)
WCA has partnered with Geo-Tab to provide GPS
units on all vehicles and equipment. This investment has given us and our customers the following benefits:
• Provide faster response times and more efficient routing allowing us to service more customers • Lower operational costs by optimizing our fleet size, reducing labor, overtime, and insurance, and minimizing costly vehicle repairs
• Decrease fuel use by monitoring fleet fuel economy and saving on unnecessary fuel expenditures
• Reduce emissions by helping drivers improve their habits such as speed and idle time, and reducing total miles
driven which will significantly reduce harmful
greenhouse gas emissions
• Improve dispatching with landmarks and driving
directions, GPS units helps us to better dispatch so that we can service more customers, faster
• Recover stolen vehicles reducing liability costs which can be passed on to customers
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Type Make/Model Description VIN
Aerial Tower 2012 FORD F650 TECO W/65' 3FRNF6HP4CV246833 Aerial Tower 2019 FORD F750 / TEREX - XT PRO 60 1FDNF7AY7KDF03761 Aerial Tower 2019 FORD F550 / TEREX LT 40 1FDUF5GY4KDA04858 Aerial Tower 2002 GMC C7500/COMBO HI-RANGER XT5 1GDL7H1E52J507471 Aerial Tower 2018 FORD W/HI-RANGER
5FB-52 F750 w/ HIRANGER 1FDPF7AY4GDA02388
Aerial Tower 2017 FORD F750W/TEREX XTPRO 60-70 1FDPF7AY0HDB07057 Aerial Tower 2008 FORD F550 W/HI-RANGER TL38P 1FDAF57R18ED97801 Aerial Tower 2019 FORD F750 /TEREX XT PRO 56 COMBO 1FDNF7AY3KDF02753 Aerial Tower (90') 2017 FORD F750 W/1090i BOOM 1FDPF7AY3HDB05996 Aerial Tower (90’) 2019 FORD F750 W/1090i BOOM 1FDPF7AY4KDF08781 Arrowboard 2013 WANCO SOLAR ARROW BOARD
Arrowboard 2018 WANCO ARROW BOARD 5F11S1011J1004467
Arrowboard 2015 WANCO WTSP55-LSAC ARROW BOARD 5F11S1015F1004804 Chipper 2018 VERMEER BC1500 BRUSH CHIPPER (GAS) 1VR2181V3K1009416 Chipper 2013 VERMEER BC1000-49 1VRY11199D1020041
Chipper 2013 VERMEER BC1000-49 1VRY11195D1020036
Chipper 2011 VERMEER BC1000-49 BRUSH CHIPPER 1VRY11193B1016399 Chipper 2013 VERMEER BC1000-49 1VRY11198D1018961
Chipper 2011 VERMEER BC1000-49 BRUSH CHIPPER 1VRY11194C1017420 Chipper 2011 VERMEER BC1500 BRUSH CHIPPER 1VR2161V6C1002868 Chipper 2012 VERMEER BC1000-49 BRUSH CHIPPER 1VRY11192C1017593 Chipper 2011 VERMEER BC1000-49 BRUSH CHIPPER 1VRY11196C1017192 Chipper 2018 VERMEER BC1200 BRUSH CHIPPER (GAS) 1VR7141Y0H1003087 Chipper 2018 VERMEER BC1500 BRUSH CHIPPER 1VR2181V3J1009009 Chipper 2016 VERMEER BC1500 BRUSH CHIPPER 1VR2181V7H1008410 Dump Truck 2018 FORD F450 STUMP TRUCK 1FDUF4GY6JED03724 Dump Truck 2019 FORD F750 CHIPPER TRUCK 1FDNF7AY9KDF02725 Dump Truck 2019 FORD F650 CHIPPER TRUCK 1FDNF6AY1KDF11817 Dump Truck 2013 FORD F650 DUMP TRUCK 3FRNF6HP2CV246832
Dump Truck 2018 FORD F750 1FDNF7AY4KDF01787
Dump Truck 2018 FORD F750 1FDNF7AY6KDF01788
Dump Truck 2018 FORD F350 STUMP TRUCK 1FDRF3G68JED01228 Dump Truck 2015 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY 1FDUF5GY5GEA85032
Dump Truck 2015 FORD F650 CHIPPER TRUCK 1FDNF6AY5GDA03034 Dump Truck 2017 FORD F650 CHIPPER TRUCK 1FDNF6AY9HDB05180 Dump Truck 2017 FORD F550 CHIPPER TRUCK 1FDUF5HY3HED72045 Loader 2021 CATERPILLAR 908M WHEEL LOADER CAT0908MVH8804944 Loader 2021 CATERPILLAR 908M WHEEL LOADER CAT0908MAH8805187 Loader 2012 CATERPILLAR 908H2 CAT0908HCJRD00584
Loader 2018 CATERPILLAR 908M WHEEL LOADER CAT0908MHH8803426 Mechanic Truck 2015 CHEVROLET 2500 MECHANIC TRUCK 1GB0CUEG9FZ520128 3 Setting the Gold Standard
Pickup 2020 DODGE RAM 2500 PICKUP 3C6MR4AJ3LG181253
Pickup 2018 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT PICKUP 3C6JR6ET9JG171138 Pickup 2018 DODGE RAM 2500 3C6LR4AT5JG176971
Pickup 2018 DODGE RAM 1500SLT 3C6JR6ET6JG143345
Pickup 2019 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 3C6JR6ET7KG572169
Pickup 2014 FREIGHTLINER 108-SD 3ALHG5CYXFDGA5076
Pickup 2013 VERMEER BC1000-74 1VRY11197D1019759
Pickup 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 3C6JR6DT9EG280884
Pickup 2015 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 3C6JR6DT2FG626307
Pickup 2018 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT PICKUP 3C6JR6ETXJG304635 Pickup 2019 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 3C6JR6DT8KG522656
Pickup 2019 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 3C6JR6DT3KG522659
Pickup 2020 DODGE RAM 1500 3C6JR6ET0LG210797
Pickup 2016 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 3C6JR6DT8GG245515
Pickup 2021 DODGE RAM 1500 3C6JR6ET3LG210793
Pickup 2015 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 3C6JR6DTXFG651715
Pickup 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 3TMBZ5DN8GM004631
Pickup 2016 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 3C6JR6DT9GG326233
Pickup 2017 DODGE RAM 1500 3C6JR6DTXHG738291
Pickup 2016 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 3C6JR6DT7GG326246
Pickup 2017 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 3C6JR6ET3JG140015
Pickup 2019 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 3C6JR6ET4KG581847
Roll-Off Truck 2019 FREIGHTLINER 108SD ROLL OFF/PUSHER VALEW 1FVMG5D2XKHKG8662 Roll-Off Truck 2015 FREIGHTLINER 108 SD ROLL OFF 1FVHG5CY5GHHD7903 Roll-Off Truck 2019 FREIGHTLINER 108SD ROLL OFF/PUSHER VALEW 1FVMG5D26KHKG8660 Roll-Off Truck 2018 FREIGHTLINER 108SD ROLL OFF/PUSHER 1FVMG5FE5JHKA6396 Stump Grinder 1997 VERMEER SC252 STUMP GRINDER 1VRN071FXT1001057 Stump Grinder 2018 VERMEER SC802 STUMP CUTTER 1VR2151J1J1003107 Stump Grinder 2018 VERMEER SC802 STUMP CUTTER 1VR2151J4K1003121 Stump Grinder 2005 VERMEER SC802 STUMP GRINDER 1VR2151J661000145 Stump Grinder 2015 VERMEER SC802 STUMP CUTTER 1VR2151J0G1002054 Trailer 1996 VERMEER TRAILER CARRIER FOR G46 1VRN091J2T1000517 Trailer 1990 LEE TRAILER AH76416 2 AXLE TRAILER 4LCAT07S2L1001476

IN-HOUSE FLEET MAINTENANCE
We currently have more than 1,500 pieces of fairly new equipment that enables us to replace equipment immediately should there be any unforeseen mechanical problems. We employ over 4 Setting the Gold Standard
50 full-time mechanics that perform an in-house fleet maintenance program. This allows our equipment to be in good operating condition necessary for accomplishing the City’s needs. Our mechanics generally work on one particular line of equipment, and by keeping our equipment as uniform as possible our mechanics really get to know the equipment inside and out minimizing down time. Equipment is assigned to different crews and if the crew is shared with another contract the equipment will be as well.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
All WCA equipment goes through our Preventative Maintenance program. From our solar powered arrow boards, to our Freightliner Roll Off trucks. Our mechanics generally work on one particular line of equipment, and by keeping our equipment as uniform as possible our mechanics really get to know the equipment inside and out minimizing down time.

SUSTAINABILITY
Over the last few years, we have invested heavily in new equipment to keep our fleet modern, comply with state requirements, meet demand and reduce our effects on the environment. We understand with a fleet as large as ours that we are responsible for the amount of emissions our vehicles produce and actively make an effort to monitor and reduce our carbon footprint.

Through our ability to
dedicate specific
pieces of equipment for
this project, we believe
it will lead to a
successful program.
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OSHA Certification of Aerial Equipment
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CHP Commercial Vehicle Inspection Report
Our company has been assigned CHP Carrier Number CA68562 in the California Highway Patrol’s Management Information System of Terminal Evaluation Records (MISTER), which is an automated file pertaining to the motor carriers operating in the State of California. MISTER gives the CHP immediate access to emergency information about our company and enhances the CHP’s capability to monitor the overall safety operations of our company. Certificate below is valid for 4 years: 10/11/22 – 10/11/26.

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Quality Control
Feedback
WCA regularly receives and tracks feedback from customers and residents as a means to acknowledge good performance and provide prompt resolution for any negative comments.

Every month, a summary of the feedback is then reviewed by the management team.

Customer Service Department
As we work with, or near, the public,
we are mindful that we will most likely
be the first person the public contacts.

We have a full-time Customer Service
Department with each Customer
Service Representative (CSR) trained
in addressing concerned residents
and bystanders.

Complaints & Damage
Resolution
Should there be any property
damage, we adhere to specific
procedures to resolve the problem.

The Foreman on the job site will notify
the resident and the Inspector immediately.

If the resident is not at home, then we will leave a WCA card with instructions to call our Claims Coordinator in our corporate office. The ultimate goal at each work site is to leave the property in the same condition as before we entered it. We will notify the Agency Representative immediately upon damage of private property including plans for corrective measures to take place within 48 hours.

Any activities found by the Agency to be unacceptable will be rectified immediately. All other complaints will be abated or resolved within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence. We have teams specifically assigned for handling damage to properties, both private and public. Through our communication system, we have the ability to dispatch either of these teams and have them respond immediately to the site for proper repair.

We pride ourselves on professional workmanship to avoid these types of incidents, however, should one occur, we take all appropriate measures to resolve the matter in a timely and efficient manner.

Protection of Public and Private Property
WCA will provide all safety measures necessary to protect the public and worker within the work area. We will maintain good public relations at all times. The work will be conducted in a manner which will cause the least disturbance.

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Safety & Training
Safety Program
Safety standards are top priority at West Coast Arborists, Inc. Our line of work demands that all work is performed in a manner that provides the maximum safety to the general public as well as our employees. Our crews are instructed to follow the safety standards of ANSI Z133.1 as well as Cal-OSHA requirements. We have one of the most extensive safety training programs in the industry. We provide our employees with state-of -the-art training tools and instructional sessions company wide. Our insurance carriers and Cal-OSHA have recognized us repeatedly for outstanding safety training efforts.

We have a full time Safety & Training Manager, Dane Jensen, that is professionally trained in the field of horticulture. As WCA’s Training Manager, Dane is responsible for staying up-to-date on all tree-related industry standards as related to safety and the wellness of our employees and the public in which we serve. Training materials are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure WCA employees receive the proper education, instruction and hands on experience needed to perform their day to day activities safely and efficiently. Training topics include a full-circle from proper pruning techniques, arboriculture, to customer service and everything in between. • ISA Certified Utility & Municipal Arborist #WE-12014A • ISA Skills Test Evaluator—TW Climber
• TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional #3303
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification #E4068
• American Heart Association BLS and First Aid Instructor Public Convenience and Safety
WCA will comply with any and all local sound control and noise level rules, regulations, and ordinances which apply to any work performed in the contracted area. All work will cease by 5:00 pm or as directed by the Agency (excluding emergency services).

Our line of work demands
that all work is performed
in a manner that provides
the maximum safety to the
general public as well as
our employees.

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Employee Training Program
West Coast Arborists, Inc. provides an extensive in-house training curriculum for all employees to broaden their knowledge of the arboriculture field of study. Included in this training are the ISA standards, both Treeworker and Arborist study programs, and a variety of Tree Care Industry Association home study programs. We also offer training courses to our staff in areas of customer service satisfaction, maintaining professional conduct, and Qualified Line Clearance Trimmer Training.

Traffic Control
Traffic control procedures will be set-up in accordance with the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) and State of California Manual of Traffic Controls as well as the Agency Traffic and Safety Operating Rules. WCA will make adequate provisions to insure the normal flow of traffic over the public streets and park roads. Every effort will be made to keep commercial driveways and passageways open to the public during business hours. High visibility arrowboard(s) will be used when needed. Prior to use, the Agency will approve traffic safety equipment and devices. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be allowed to pass through the work areas only under conditions of safety and with as little inconvenience and delay as possible. Unless the work area is totally barricaded or otherwise kept safe, at least one worker will serve to coordinate safe operations on the ground at all times when work operations are in progress.

Our Training and Safety team members are tasked with
completing field evaluations of crews and members are onsite to coach and train employees on safe practices.

Employees receive performance evaluations at 90 days, 6 months, then annually (or as-needed) after their first year. All employees are provided copies of WCA’s Injury & Illness Prevention Program.

WCA is dedicated to
health and safety for
trees, employees, and
the community.

City of Norco
Proposed Rates for Tree Maintenance Services
FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27 FY27-28
Unit Proposed Unit Unit Unit Unit
Item Description Measure Rates Rates Rates Rates Rates
1 Grid Tree Pruning Each 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 80.00 $ 85.00 $ 90.00 $ 2 Clearance Tree Pruning Each 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 67.00 $ 69.00 $ 71.00 $ 3 Service Request Tree Pruning 0-12" DBH Each 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 80.00 $ 85.00 $ 90.00 $ 4 Service Request Tree Pruning 13-24" DBH Each 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 132.00 $ 140.00 $ 150.00 $ 5 Service Request Tree Pruning 25-36" DBH Each 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 235.00 $ 245.00 $ 255.00 $ 6 Service Request Tree Pruning 37" & over DBH Each 275.00 $ 275.00 $ 285.00 $ 295.00 $ 300.00 $ 8 Coco/King Palm Pruning Each $ 70.00 $ 72.00 70.00 $ 74.00 $ 76.00 $ 9 Washingtonia Robusta Pruning Each $ 80.00 $ 80.00 80.00 $ 85.00 $ 90.00 $ 10 Date Palm Pruning Each $ 275.00 $ 283.00 275.00 $ 290.00 $ 298.00 $ 11 Palm Tree Skinning Linear Foot $ 34.00 $ 35.00 34.00 $ 36.00 $ 37.00 $ At the direction of CITY, pruning will be done per pre-designed districts along street segments, grids, or prune routes on a set cycle to include trees of various sizes. Pruning consists of tree canopy raising over roadways, sidewalks, and in park locations; work to include selective tree thinning, crown cleaning and structurally pruning the tree canopy; and for immature trees, restaking and/or retying, as needed. In addition pruning includes removing dead, broken, damaged, loose, diseased or insect infested limbs, branches, and stubs. Small limbs, including suckers and waterspouts shall be cut close to the trunk or branch from which they arise. At a minimum, tree shall be pruned to provide a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet over the roadway and seven (7) feet over walkways. Trees shall be pruned to remove any obstruction around traffic control devices, traffic signs, and streetlights. Pruning shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards (Best Management Practices) and the ANSI A300 Standards. At the direction of CITY, pruning will be done per pre-designed districts along street segments, grids, or prune routes on a set cycle to include trees of various sizes. Pruning consists of tree canopy raising over roadways, sidewalks, and in park locations. At a minimum, tree shall be pruned to provide a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet over the roadway and seven (7) feet over walkways. Trees can be pruned to remove any obstruction around traffic control devises, traffic signs, and streetlights. Pruning shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards (Best Management Practices) and the ANSI A300 Standards.At the request of the City, trees will be assigned for pruning outside of their set cycle for various reasons. Pruning may consist of tree canopy raising over roadways, sidewalks, and in park locations; thinning, reducing, restoring and structurally pruning the tree canopy in width and height reduction; and for immature trees, re-staking and/or retying, as needed. In addition pruning includes removing all dead, broken, damaged, loose, diseased or insect infested limbs, branches, and stubs shall be removed. Small limbs, including suckers and waterspouts shall be cut close to the trunk or branch from which they arise. At a minimum, tree shall be pruned to provide a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet over the roadway and seven (7) feet over walkways. Trees shall be pruned to remove any obstruction around traffic control devises, traffic signs, and streetlights. Pruning shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards (Best Management Practices) and the ANSI A300 Standards. Pruning shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards (Best Management Practices) and the ANSI A300 Standards. The trimming shall provide a symmetrical shape and aesthetically pleasing appearance typical of the species.Standard palm tree pruning will fall under this category and will include the removal of dead and declining fronds & seed pods. Excludes skinning.

City of Norco ‐ RFP Tree Maintenance Page 1 of 3 Rate Schedule FY23/24 thru FY27/28 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27 FY27-28
Unit Proposed Unit Unit Unit Unit
Item Description Measure Rates Rates Rates Rates Rates
12 Tree and Stump Removal (regardless of size) Dia. Inch 48.00 $ 48.00 $ 49.00 $ 50.00 $ 51.00 $ 13 Tree Only Removal (regardless of size) Dia. Inch 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.50 $ 31.00 $ 31.50 $ 14 Stump Only Removal (regardless of size) Dia. Inch 18.00 $ 18.00 $ 18.50 $ 19.00 $ 19.50 $ 15 Root Prune trees (typical 10 foot length) Linear Foot 24.00 $ 24.00 $ 25.00 $ 26.00 $ 27.00 $ 16 Plant 15-gallon tree Each 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 206.00 $ 212.00 $ 218.00 $ 17 Plant 15-gallon tree with Root Barrier Each 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 232.00 $ 239.00 $ 246.00 $ 18 Plant 24" box tree Each 400.00 $ 400.00 $ 412.00 $ 424.00 $ 436.00 $ 19 Plant 24" box tree with Root Barrier Each 425.00 $ 425.00 $ 438.00 $ 450.00 $ 462.00 $ 20 Plant 36" box tree Each 1,295.00 $ 1,295.00 $ 1,333.00 $ 1,350.00 $ 1,375.00 $ 21 Tree Watering Day 855.00 $ 855.00 $ 880.65 $ 900.00 $ 918.00 $ 22 Crew Rental Man Hour 95.00 $ 95.00 $ 97.85 $ 100.00 $ 102.00 $ 23 Specialty Equipment (i.e., Crane, 95-ft Aerial Tower) Hour 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 155.00 $ 160.00 $ 165.00 $ 24 Emergency Response (Reg. Business Hours, Mon-Fri) Man Hour 110.00 $ 110.00 $ 113.00 $ 116.00 $ 119.00 $ 25 Emergency Response (Evening, weekend, Holidays) Man Hour 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 128.00 $ 131.00 $ 135.00 $ 26 Certified Arborist Services Hour 170.00 $ 170.00 $ 175.00 $ 180.00 $ 185.00 $ Tree planting includes the tree, stakes, ties, labor and initial watering at time of installation as directed by City staff. Planting lists should be compiled by the Inspector and submitted monthly or as needed. At the direction of the City, watering is performed by a one-man crew with a water truck who will water various tree routes including newly planted trees, landscape median and young trees that are three (3) years old and younger. Watering may also be performed on an as-needed basis.The crew and equipment can be modified to complete any type of miscellaneous tasks including special projects that may consist of extraordinary work as directed by City staff. The use of crew rental may be warranted due to inaccessibility by equipment, in park locations, slope settings, or non-linear tree pruning.On occasion the use of a crane or 95-foot aerial tower is necessary to safely operate the assigned tree operation. These pricesof quipment include the operator.The Contractor shall be required to provide emergency on call response for damaged trees due to storms or other reasons. Emergency calls may occur at any given time. The Contractor will be provided with locations and the work to be done at each location via telephone from a City authorized representative. Emergency work shall begin within 90 minutes of the initial telephone call.On occasion, the City requires tree evaluations including written reports. The Contractor shall provide an hourly rate for a Certified Arborist that can respond to the City’s request(s) for the preparation of detailed arborist reports, tree risk assessment reports tree evaluations and site inspections. Reporting can be generated on as little as one tree to an entire urban forest population and is handled on a case-by-case basis. The rate will be applied should the City request a Certified Arborist on-site.At the direction of City staff, roots shall be pruned adjacent to the edge of the sidewalk, curb and gutter or other improvements. Root pruning cuts shall be performed using root pruning equipment specifically designed for this purpose with cutting teeth sharpened adequately to sever roots in a clean manner. Root pruning cuts adjacent to the sidewalk and curb shall be four (4) inches wide and twelve (12) inches deep and a minimum of five (5) feet in each direction from the centerline of the tree.After CITY determines that a tree requires removal, CITY will prepare a list of trees to be removed, notifies homeowners, and submits lists to Contractor. CITY is responsible for marking trees so that they are easily identifiable by Underground ServiceAlert and the Contractor. Contractor calls Underground Service Alert (USA) and prepares internal work order. Crew removes tree and hauls all debris. Crew grinds stumps to a depth of approximately eighteen (18”) inches. All holes will be backfilled with a combination of native soil and minimal stump grindings and compacted to avoid settlement.

City of Norco ‐ RFP Tree Maintenance Page 2 of 3 Rate Schedule FY23/24 thru FY27/28 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27 FY27-28
Unit Proposed Unit Unit Unit Unit
Item Description Measure Rates Rates Rates Rates Rates
27 GPS Tree Inventory Tree Site 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 4.50 $ 5.00 $ 5.50 $ 28 Plant Health Care
a. Tree Canopy Spraying from ground level $ 7.00 $ 7.25 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.75 $ b. Tree Canopy Spraying from aerial tower $ 7.00 $ 7.25 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.75 $ Description: Foliar hydraulic spraying of recommended material.) c. Insecticide or Fungicide Trunk Banding $ 8.00 $ 8.25 8.00 $ 8.50 $ 8.75 $ Description: Trunk spray of recommended material.
d. PGR Trunk Banding $ 7.00 $ 7.25 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.75 $ Description: Trunk spray of recommended material to regulate plant growth. e. Insecticide or PGR Soil Application (Cambistat) $ 7.00 $ 7.25 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.75 $ Description: Recommended insecticide soil injection or drench material to regulate plant growth. f. Insecticide or Fungicide Soil Application $ 7.00 $ 7.25 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.75 $ Description: Soil applied drench of recommended material. g. Soil Injection Fertilization $ 8.00 $ 8.25 8.00 $ 8.50 $ 8.75 $ Description: Soil applied injection of recommended material. h. Soil Drenching Fertilization $ 8.00 $ 8.25 8.00 $ 8.50 $ 8.75 $ Description: Soil application of recommended material.
i. Trunk Injection (Insecticide/Miticide) $ 9.00 $ 9.25 9.00 $ 9.50 $ 9.75 $ Description: Trunk injected recommended material.
j. Trunk Injection (Fungicide) $ 9.00 $ 9.25 9.00 $ 9.50 $ 9.75 $ Description: Trunk injected recommended material.
k. Trunk Injection (Insecticide & Fungicide Combo) $ 10.00 $ 10.25 10.00 $ 10.50 $ 10.75 $ Description: Combination of one-time trunk injection of two recommended materials. l. Avermectin Class Insecticide Injection $ 11.00 $ 11.25 11.00 $ 11.50 $ 11.75 $ Description: Recommended trunk injection of Emamectin benzoate active ingredient.

COOPERATIVE PURCHASE
per diameter inch
per diameter inch
per diameter inch
It is intended that any other public agency (e.g., city, county district, public authority, public agency, municipality, and other political subdivision or public corporation) shall have the option to participate in any award made as a result of this solicitation at the same prices. The City shall incur no financial responsibility in connection with any purchase by another public agency. The public agency shall accept sole responsibility for placing orders and making payments to the vendor. per diameter inch
per diameter inch
per diameter inchper diameter inchper diameter inchper diameter inchper diameter inch At the City’s direction, contractor will provide the City with a Global Positioning System (GPS) tree inventory collected by anISA Certified Arborist including coordinates for all trees in public spaces. This includes, but is not limited to, all publicly owned trees on street rights-of-way, parks, City facilities and open spaces such as medians, greenscapes, etc. The address information contained in inventory should be linked directly to a Geographical Information System (GIS) program, such as ArcView. The inventory collector will identify the trees by their global coordinates of longitude and latitude.

See below
At the direction of the City, the Contractor will provide plant health care services including but not limited to the following:
spraying, injecting, soil drenching as necessary to reduce a potentially harmful pest. This is done to maintain or improve theselected tree’s appearance, vitality, and safety, using the most cost-effective and environmentally sensitive practices and treatments available. Plant Health Care involves routine monitoring and preventive treatments. All pesticide recommendations are to be made by an in-house Pest Control Advisor in accordance with the Department of Pesticide Regulations. per diameter inchper diameter inch
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City of Norco
Proposed Rates for Tree Maintenance Services
FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27 FY27-28
Unit Proposed Unit Unit Unit Unit
Item Description Measure Rates Rates Rates Rates Rates
1 Grid Tree Pruning Each 75.00 $ 75.00$ 80.00$ 85.00$ $ 90.00 2 Clearance Tree Pruning Each 65.00 $ 65.00$ 67.00$ 69.00$ $ 71.00 3 Service Request Tree Pruning 0-12" DBH Each 75.00 $ 75.00$ 80.00$ 85.00$ $ 90.00 4 Service Request Tree Pruning 13-24" DBH Each 125.00 $ 125.00$ 132.00$ 140.00$ $ 150.00 5 Service Request Tree Pruning 25-36" DBH Each 225.00 $ 225.00$ 235.00$ 245.00$ $ 255.00 6 Service Request Tree Pruning 37" & over DBH Each 275.00 $ 275.00$ 285.00$ 295.00$ $ 300.00 8 Coco/King Palm Pruning Each $ 70.00 $ 70.00 72.00$ 74.00$ $ 76.00 9 Washingtonia Robusta Pruning Each $ 80.00 $ 80.00 80.00$ 85.00$ $ 90.00 10 Date Palm Pruning Each $ 275.00 $ 275.00 283.00$ 290.00$ $ 298.00 11 Palm Tree Skinning Linear Foot $ 34.00 $ 34.00 35.00$ 36.00$ $ 37.00 At the direction of CITY, pruning will be done per pre-designed districts along street segments, grids, or prune routes on a set cycle to include trees of various sizes. Pruning consists of tree canopy raising over roadways, sidewalks, and in park locations; work to include selective tree thinning, crown cleaning and structurally pruning the tree canopy; and for immature trees, restaking and/or retying, as needed. In addition pruning includes removing dead, broken, damaged, loose, diseased or insect infested limbs, branches, and stubs. Small limbs, including suckers and waterspouts shall be cut close to the trunk or branch from which they arise. At a minimum, tree shall be pruned to provide a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet over the roadway and seven (7) feet over walkways. Trees shall be pruned to remove any obstruction around traffic control devices, traffic signs, and streetlights. Pruning shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards (Best Management Practices) and the ANSI A300 Standards. At the direction of CITY, pruning will be done per pre-designed districts along street segments, grids, or prune routes on a set cycle to include trees of various sizes. Pruning consists of tree canopy raising over roadways, sidewalks, and in park locations. At a minimum, tree shall be pruned to provide a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet over the roadway and seven (7) feet over walkways. Trees can be pruned to remove any obstruction around traffic control devises, traffic signs, and streetlights. Pruning shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards (Best Management Practices) and the ANSI A300 Standards.At the request of the City, trees will be assigned for pruning outside of their set cycle for various reasons. Pruning may consist of tree canopy raising over roadways, sidewalks, and in park locations; thinning, reducing, restoring and structurally pruning the tree canopy in width and height reduction; and for immature trees, re-staking and/or retying, as needed. In addition pruning includes removing all dead, broken, damaged, loose, diseased or insect infested limbs, branches, and stubs shall be removed. Small limbs, including suckers and waterspouts shall be cut close to the trunk or branch from which they arise. At a minimum, tree shall be pruned to provide a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet over the roadway and seven (7) feet over walkways. Trees shall be pruned to remove any obstruction around traffic control devises, traffic signs, and streetlights. Pruning shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards (Best Management Practices) and the ANSI A300 Standards. Pruning shall be performed in accordance with the standards set forth by the International Society of Arboriculture Pruning Standards (Best Management Practices) and the ANSI A300 Standards. The trimming shall provide a symmetrical shape and aesthetically pleasing appearance typical of the species.Standard palm tree pruning will fall under this category and will include the removal of dead and declining fronds & seed pods. Excludes skinning.

City of Norco ‐ RFP Tree Maintenance Page 1 of 3 Rate Schedule FY23/24 thru FY27/28 WCA
FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27 FY27-28
Unit Proposed Unit Unit Unit Unit
Item Description Measure Rates Rates Rates Rates Rates
12 Tree and Stump Removal (regardless of size) Dia. Inch 48.00 $ 48.00 $ 49.00 $ 50.00 $ 51.00 $ 13 Tree Only Removal (regardless of size) Dia. Inch 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.50 $ 31.00 $ 31.50 $ 14 Stump Only Removal (regardless of size) Dia. Inch 18.00 $ 18.00 $ 18.50 $ 19.00 $ 19.50 $ 15 Root Prune trees (typical 10 foot length) Linear Foot 24.00 $ 24.00 $ 25.00 $ 26.00 $ 27.00 $ 16 Plant 15-gallon tree Each 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 206.00 $ 212.00 $ 218.00 $ 17 Plant 15-gallon tree with Root Barrier Each 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 232.00 $ 239.00 $ 246.00 $ 18 Plant 24" box tree Each 400.00 $ 400.00 $ 412.00 $ 424.00 $ 436.00 $ 19 Plant 24" box tree with Root Barrier Each 425.00 $ 425.00 $ 438.00 $ 450.00 $ 462.00 $ 20 Plant 36" box tree Each 1,295.00 $ 1,295.00 $ 1,333.00 $ 1,350.00 $ 1,375.00 $ 21 Tree Watering Day 855.00 $ 855.00 $ 880.65 $ 900.00 $ 918.00 $ 22 Crew Rental Man Hour 95.00 $ 95.00 $ 97.85 $ 100.00 $ 102.00 $ 23 Specialty Equipment (i.e., Crane, 95-ft Aerial Tower) Hour 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 155.00 $ 160.00 $ 165.00 $ 24 Emergency Response (Reg. Business Hours, Mon-Fri) Man Hour 110.00 $ 110.00 $ 113.00 $ 116.00 $ 119.00 $ 25 Emergency Response (Evening, weekend, Holidays) Man Hour 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 128.00 $ 131.00 $ 135.00 $ 26 Certified Arborist Services Hour 170.00 $ 170.00 $ 175.00 $ 180.00 $ 185.00 $ Tree planting includes the tree, stakes, ties, labor and initial watering at time of installation as directed by City staff. Planting lists should be compiled by the Inspector and submitted monthly or as needed. At the direction of the City, watering is performed by a one-man crew with a water truck who will water various tree routes including newly planted trees, landscape median and young trees that are three (3) years old and younger. Watering may also be performed on an as-needed basis.The crew and equipment can be modified to complete any type of miscellaneous tasks including special projects that may consist of extraordinary work as directed by City staff. The use of crew rental may be warranted due to inaccessibility by equipment, in park locations, slope settings, or non-linear tree pruning.On occasion the use of a crane or 95-foot aerial tower is necessary to safely operate the assigned tree operation. These pricesof quipment include the operator.The Contractor shall be required to provide emergency on call response for damaged trees due to storms or other reasons. Emergency calls may occur at any given time. The Contractor will be provided with locations and the work to be done at each location via telephone from a City authorized representative. Emergency work shall begin within 90 minutes of the initial telephone call.On occasion, the City requires tree evaluations including written reports. The Contractor shall provide an hourly rate for a Certified Arborist that can respond to the City’s request(s) for the preparation of detailed arborist reports, tree risk assessment reports tree evaluations and site inspections. Reporting can be generated on as little as one tree to an entire urban forest population and is handled on a case-by-case basis. The rate will be applied should the City request a Certified Arborist on-site.At the direction of City staff, roots shall be pruned adjacent to the edge of the sidewalk, curb and gutter or other improvements. Root pruning cuts shall be performed using root pruning equipment specifically designed for this purpose with cutting teeth sharpened adequately to sever roots in a clean manner. Root pruning cuts adjacent to the sidewalk and curb shall be four (4) inches wide and twelve (12) inches deep and a minimum of five (5) feet in each direction from the centerline of the tree.After CITY determines that a tree requires removal, CITY will prepare a list of trees to be removed, notifies homeowners, and submits lists to Contractor. CITY is responsible for marking trees so that they are easily identifiable by Underground ServiceAlert and the Contractor. Contractor calls Underground Service Alert (USA) and prepares internal work order. Crew removes tree and hauls all debris. Crew grinds stumps to a depth of approximately eighteen (18”) inches. All holes will be backfilled with a combination of native soil and minimal stump grindings and compacted to avoid settlement.

City of Norco ‐ RFP Tree Maintenance Page 2 of 3 Rate Schedule FY23/24 thru FY27/28 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27 FY27-28
Unit Proposed Unit Unit Unit Unit
Item Description Measure Rates Rates Rates Rates Rates
27 GPS Tree Inventory Tree Site 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 4.50 $ 5.00 $ 5.50 $ 28 Plant Health Care
a. Tree Canopy Spraying from ground level $ 7.00 $ 7.25 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.75 $ b. Tree Canopy Spraying from aerial tower $ 7.00 $ 7.25 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.75 $ Description: Foliar hydraulic spraying of recommended material.) c. Insecticide or Fungicide Trunk Banding $ 8.00 $ 8.25 8.00 $ 8.50 $ 8.75 $ Description: Trunk spray of recommended material.
d. PGR Trunk Banding $ 7.00 $ 7.25 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.75 $ Description: Trunk spray of recommended material to regulate plant growth. e. Insecticide or PGR Soil Application (Cambistat) $ 7.00 $ 7.25 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.75 $ Description: Recommended insecticide soil injection or drench material to regulate plant growth. f. Insecticide or Fungicide Soil Application $ 7.00 $ 7.25 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 7.75 $ Description: Soil applied drench of recommended material. g. Soil Injection Fertilization $ 8.00 $ 8.25 8.00 $ 8.50 $ 8.75 $ Description: Soil applied injection of recommended material. h. Soil Drenching Fertilization $ 8.00 $ 8.25 8.00 $ 8.50 $ 8.75 $ Description: Soil application of recommended material.
i. Trunk Injection (Insecticide/Miticide) $ 9.00 $ 9.25 9.00 $ 9.50 $ 9.75 $ Description: Trunk injected recommended material.
j. Trunk Injection (Fungicide) $ 9.00 $ 9.25 9.00 $ 9.50 $ 9.75 $ Description: Trunk injected recommended material.
k. Trunk Injection (Insecticide & Fungicide Combo) $ 10.00 $ 10.25 10.00 $ 10.50 $ 10.75 $ Description: Combination of one-time trunk injection of two recommended materials. l. Avermectin Class Insecticide Injection $ 11.00 $ 11.25 11.00 $ 11.50 $ 11.75 $ Description: Recommended trunk injection of Emamectin benzoate active ingredient.

COOPERATIVE PURCHASE
per diameter inch
per diameter inch
per diameter inch
It is intended that any other public agency (e.g., city, county district, public authority, public agency, municipality, and other political subdivision or public corporation) shall have the option to participate in any award made as a result of this solicitation at the same prices. The City shall incur no financial responsibility in connection with any purchase by another public agency. The public agency shall accept sole responsibility for placing orders and making payments to the vendor. per diameter inch
per diameter inch
per diameter inchper diameter inchper diameter inchper diameter inchper diameter inch At the City’s direction, contractor will provide the City with a Global Positioning System (GPS) tree inventory collected by anISA Certified Arborist including coordinates for all trees in public spaces. This includes, but is not limited to, all publicly owned trees on street rights-of-way, parks, City facilities and open spaces such as medians, greenscapes, etc. The address information contained in inventory should be linked directly to a Geographical Information System (GIS) program, such as ArcView. The inventory collector will identify the trees by their global coordinates of longitude and latitude.

See below
At the direction of the City, the Contractor will provide plant health care services including but not limited to the following:
spraying, injecting, soil drenching as necessary to reduce a potentially harmful pest. This is done to maintain or improve theselected tree’s appearance, vitality, and safety, using the most cost-effective and environmentally sensitive practices and treatments available. Plant Health Care involves routine monitoring and preventive treatments. All pesticide recommendations are to be made by an in-house Pest Control Advisor in accordance with the Department of Pesticide Regulations. per diameter inchper diameter inch
City of Norco ‐ RFP Tree Maintenance Page 3 of 3 Rate Schedule FY23/24 thru FY27/28 Fee Estimate Fee Estimate for Services Requested (Per Specifications of this RFP/Q) D5

MARIPOSA

CITY OF NORCO

CONTRACT AGREEMENT

TREE TRIMMING, REMOVAL, AND PLANTING CONTRACT SERVICES
FISCAL YEARS 2023-24 THROUGH 2027-28

1. Parties and Date.

This Agreement is made and entered into this 17th day of May, 2023 by and between the City of Norco, a municipal corporation of the State of California, located at 2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860, County of Riverside, State of California, (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and West Coast Arborists, Inc., a corporation with its principal place of business at 2200 E. Via Burton Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

2. Recitals.

2.1 Contractor.

Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain maintenance services required by The City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing tree trimming, removal, and planting contract services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the Services in the State of California, and that is familiar with the plans of the City.

2.2 Services.

City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for Tree Trimming, Removal, and Planting Contract Services ("Services") as set forth in this Agreement.

3. Terms.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Contractor promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the tree trimming, removal, and planting contract services on an as-needed basis necessary for said Services. The Services are more particularly described in Attachment A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

3.1.2 Term. The terms of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028, with the option to renew for two (2) one-year terms. Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual written consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.

3.2 Responsibilities of Contractor.

3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The Services shall be provided by Contractor. Contractor will determine the means, methods and details of providing the necessary Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Contractor on an independent Contractor basis and not as an employee. Any additional personnel conducting Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with conducting Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.

3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Contractor shall perform the Services expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the timeframe set forth herein. Contractor represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to provide Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Contractor’s conformance with the Services timeframe, City shall respond to Contractor’s Requests for Information in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Contractor shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Services timeframe.

3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Contractor shall be subject to the approval of City.

3.2.4 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.

3.2.5 Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Patrick Mahoney - President, or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“Contractor’s Representative”). Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under this Agreement. The Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Contractor agrees to work closely with City staff in providing said Services and shall be available to City’s staff, Contractors and other staff at all reasonable times.

3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Contractor or its sub-contractors who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Agreement, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Contractor and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.

3.2.7.1 Period of Performance and Liquidated Damages.

Contractor shall perform and complete all services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”). Contractor shall perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project milestones described in Attachment 1 attached hereto, or which may be provided separately in writing to the Contractor. Contractor agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such completion schedule or Project milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.85, Contractor shall pay to the City as fixed and liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, the sum of, $100.00 per day.

3.2.8 Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.2.8.1 Employment Eligibility; Contractor. By executing this Agreement, Contractor verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time. Such requirements and restrictions include, but are not limited to, examination and retention of documentation confirming the identity and immigration status of each employee of the Contractor. Contractor also verifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the Term of the Agreement.

Contractor shall avoid any violation of any such law during the Term of this Agreement by participating in an electronic verification of work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, by participating in an equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, or by some other legally acceptable method. Contractor shall maintain records of each such verification, and shall make them available to the City or its representatives for inspection and copy at any time during normal business hours. The City shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses related to Contractor’s compliance with the requirements provided for in Section 3.2.8 or any of its sub-sections.

3.2.8.2 Employment Eligibility; Subcontractors, Contractors, and Sub-subcontractors. To the same extent and under the same conditions as Contractor, Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors, Contractors, and sub-subcontractors performing any work or Services relating to this Agreement to make the same verifications and comply with all requirements and restrictions provided for in Section 3.2.8.1.

3.2.8.3 Employment Eligibility; Failure to Comply. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor verifies that they are a duly authorized officer of Contractor, and understands that any of the following shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause: (1) failure of Contractor or its subcontractors, Contractors, sub-subcontractors or subcontractors to meet any of the requirements provided for in Sections 3.2.8.1 or 3.2.8.2; (2) any misrepresentation or material omission concerning compliance with such requirements (including in those verifications provided to the Contractor under Section 3.2.8.2); or (3) failure to immediately remove any person found not to be in compliance with such requirements.

3.2.8.4 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

3.2.8.5 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Contractor shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.2.8.6 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Contractor must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Although the SCAQMD and CARB limits and requirements are more broad, Contractor shall specifically be aware of their application to "portable equipment", which definition is considered by SCAQMD and CARB to include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Contractor shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Contractor, its subcontractors, or others for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.

3.2.9 Insurance.

3.2.9.1 Time for Compliance. Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section.

3.2.9.2 Minimum Requirements. Throughout the life of this Contract, Contractor shall pay for and maintain in full force and effect all policies of insurance required hereunder with an insurance company(ies) either (i) admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in the State of California and rated not less than "A- VII" in Best's Insurance Rating Guide, or (ii) as may be authorized in writing by City Manager or his/her designee at any time and in his/her sole discretion. The following policies of insurance are required:
(i) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01 and include insurance for “bodily injury,” “property damage” and “personal and advertising injury” with coverage for premises and operations (including the use of owned and non-owned equipment), products and completed operations, and contractual liability (including, without limitation, indemnity obligations under the Contract) with limits of liability of not less than the following:
$1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal and advertising injury $2,000,000 aggregate for products and completed operations $2,000,000 general aggregate applying separately to the work performed under the Contract
(ii) COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Service Office (ISO) Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01, and include coverage for all owned, hired, and non owned automobiles or other licensed vehicles (Code 1 Any Auto) with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. (iii) WORKERS' COMPENSATION insurance as required under the California Labor Code.

(iv) EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY insurance with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease policy limit and $1,000,000 disease each employee.
(v) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance appropriate to Contractor’s profession, with limits of liability of $2,000,000 per claim/occurrence and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.

In the event Contractor purchases an Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) to meet the minimum limits of insurance set forth above, this insurance policy(ies) shall “follow form” and afford no less coverage than the primary insurance policy(ies).

Contractor shall be responsible for payment of any deductibles contained in any insurance policies required hereunder and Contractor shall also be responsible for payment of any self-insured retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to, and approved by, the City Manager or his/her designee. At the option of the City Manager or his/her designee, either: (i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or selfinsured retentions as respects to VVTA, its board members, officers, officials, employees and agents; or (ii) Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee, satisfactory to VVTA’s Executive Director or his/her designee, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. At no time shall the City be responsible for the payment of any deductibles or self-insured retentions.

All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be endorsed to provide that the coverage shall not be cancelled, non-renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 calendar day written notice has been given to City. Upon issuance by the insurer, broker, or agent of a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or reduction in coverage or in limits, Contractor shall furnish City with a new certificate and applicable endorsements for such policy(ies). In the event any policy is due to expire during the work to be performed for City, Contractor shall provide a new certificate, and applicable endorsements, evidencing renewal of such policy not less than 15 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the expiring policy.

The General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance policies shall be written on an occurrence form. The General Liability (including ongoing and completed operations) and Automobile Liability shall name City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as an additional insured. Such policy(ies) of insurance shall be endorsed so Contractor’s insurance shall be primary and no contribution shall be required of City. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. The Workers’ Compensation insurance policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation as to City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Should Contractor maintain insurance with broader coverage and/or limits of liability greater than those shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits of liability maintained by Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.

If the Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance policy is written on a claimsmade form:

1. The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the effective date of the Agreement or the commencement of work by Contractor.

2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least 3 years after any expiration or termination of the Agreement or, in the alternative, the policy shall be endorsed to provide not less than a 3-year discovery period.

3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claimsmade policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the Agreement or the commencement of work by Contractor, Contractor must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of 3 years following the expiration or termination of the Agreement.

4. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to VVTA for review.

5. These requirements shall survive expiration or termination of the Agreement.

Contractor shall furnish City with all certificate(s) and applicable endorsements effecting coverage required hereunder. All certificates and applicable endorsements are to be received and approved by the City Manager or his/her designee prior to City’s execution of the Agreement and before work commences.

If at any time during the life of this Agreement or any extension, Contractor or any of its subcontractors fail to maintain any required insurance in full force and effect, all work under this Agreement shall be discontinued immediately, and all payments due or that become due to Contractor shall be withheld until notice is received by City that the required insurance has been restored to full force and effect and that the premiums therefore have been paid for a period satisfactory to City. Any failure to maintain the required insurance shall be sufficient cause for City to terminate this Agreement. No action taken by City hereunder shall in any way relieve Contractor of its responsibilities under this Agreement.

Upon request of City, Contractor shall immediately furnish City with a complete copy of any insurance policy required under this Agreement, including all endorsements, with said copy certified by the underwriter to be a true and correct copy of the original policy. This requirement shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

The fact that insurance is obtained by Contractor shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of Contractor, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. The duty to indemnify City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of Contractor, its principals, officers, employees, agents, persons under the supervision of Contractor, vendors, suppliers, invitees, sub-Contractors, subcontractors, or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.

If Contractor should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to provide insurance protection in favor of City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of each of the preceding paragraphs, except that the subcontractors’ certificates and endorsements shall be on file with Contractor and City prior to the commencement of any work by the subcontractor.

3.2.10 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In providing Services, the Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.

3.3 Fees and Payments.

3.3.1 Rates and Total Compensation. Contractor shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all design services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Extra work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement. The total contract shall be based on a contract unit cost as described in attachment “B” for services provided to the City for a “not to exceed” amount of $250,000 annually.

3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed by Contractor. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within 45 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.

3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.

3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Contractor perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Services, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City’s Representative.

3.4 Accounting Records.

3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

3.5 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality

3.5.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically, electronically or otherwise recorded or stored, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Contractor under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). All Documents & Data shall be and remain the property of the City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Contractor on other projects without the City's express written permission. Within thirty (30) days following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to which the Contractor is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Contractor shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Contractor shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a minimum of five (5) years following completion of said Services, and shall make copies available to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. In addition, before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period, Contractor shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.

3.5.2 Subcontractors. Contractor shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Contractor makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Contractor or its subcontractors, or those provided to Contractor by the City.

3.5.2 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement without employing the services of Contractor shall be at City’s sole risk.

3.6 General Provisions.

3.6.1 Termination of Agreement.

3.6.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Contractor shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Contractor shall be entitled to no further compensation.

Contractor may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.

3.6.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.

3.6.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.

3.6.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the follow address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

Contractor:

West Coast Arborists, Inc
2200 E. Via Burton Street
Anaheim, CA 92806
Attention: Patrick Mahoney - President
City:

City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
Attention: Director of Public Works
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the US Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.6.3 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.

3.6.4 Attorney’s Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.

3.6.5 Indemnification. To the furthest extent allowed by law, Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs and damages (whether in contract, tort or strict liability, including but not limited to personal injury, death at any time and property damage), and from any and all claims, demands and actions in law or equity (including reasonable attorney's fees and litigation expenses) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Contractor, its principals, officers, employees, agents or volunteers in the performance of this Agreement.

If Contractor should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of the preceding paragraph.

This section shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.

3.6.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.

3.6.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.

3.6.8 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.6.9 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ other Contractors in connection with said Services.

3.6.10 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.

3.6.11 Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not assign, hypothecate or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.

3.6.12 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be work days (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). All references to Contractor include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Contractor, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content or intent of this Agreement.

3.6.13 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.

3.6.14 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.

3.6.15 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.6.16 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.6.17 Prohibited Interests. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Contractor further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subcontractors to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

3.6.18 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Contractor shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.6.19 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

3.6.20 Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractor has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

3.6.21 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.7 Subcontracting.

3.7.1 Prior Approval Required. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.

Name of Contractor: West Coast Arborists, Inc.
*By:
________________________________
Patrick Mahoney - President
NOTE: SIGNATURES OF CORPORATE OFFICIALS MUST BE NOTARIZED.

Attach Certificate of Notary Acknowledgement
OWNER: CITY OF NORCO, a municipal corporation
*By:
_______________________________
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Harper & Burns, LLC, City Attorney

EXHIBIT A

TREE TRIMMING, REMOVAL, AND PLANTING

CONTRACT SERVICES RFP

EXHIBIT B

CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL & FEES

GENERAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT

CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5678
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement # ________________________

1. Insurance Company ____________________________________________ Policy Number _____________________

2. Policy Term (From) _______________ (To)________________ Endorsement Effective Date ______________________________________

3. Named Insured _______________________________________________

4. Address of Named Insured
_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate
$______________________________ /_____________________________

6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention (Nil unless otherwise specified):
______________________________________________

7. Coverage is equivalent to:

Comprehensive General Liability Form GL0002 (Ed. 1/73)
______________________________________________
Commercial General Liability “Occurrence” Form CG0001
______________________________________________

8. Bodily Injury and Property Damage Coverage is:
____________________________________”occurrence”
Note: The City of Norco standard insurance requirements specify “occurrence” coverage. “Claims-made” coverage is not acceptable. If commercial general liability form or equivalent is used, the general aggregate must apply separately to this location/project or the general aggregate must be twice the occurrence limit.

9. Description of Project:

The City utilizes a 5-year trimming program (divided up into grids) intended to trim every tree within a 5-year period and is provided on the City’s website so residents can know what year their frontage trees might be trimmed. The City Tree Trimming Contract will provide tree trimming services of all public trees within the city limits of the City of Norco. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, fuel, materials, dumping, insurance, supervision, and all other items needed to deliver excellent tree maintenance services.

B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:

1. INSURED. As respects any work performed on the above described Project, the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, and volunteers are included as insured with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: (a) activities performed by or on behalf of the Named Insured, (b) products and completed operations of the Named Insured, or (c) premises owned, leased, or used by the Named Insured.

2. CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects: (a) work performed by the Named Insured on the above described Project for or on behalf of the City of Norco; or (b) products sold by the Named Insured to the City of Norco for use on the Project; or (c) premises leased by the Named Insured from the City of Norco, the insurance afforded by this policy shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, or volunteers; or stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Named Insured’s schedule underlying primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, or volunteers shall be in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office Form Number GL 0002 (Ed. 1/73), Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability endorsement; or
(2) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability Coverage, “Occurrence” Form CG 0001; or
(3) If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the preceding Sections (1) and (2).

4. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage or against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respects to the Company’s limit of liability.

5. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED’S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officer, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.

6. CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.

C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURE
Incidents and claims are to be reported to the insurer at:

ATTN:
_____________________________________________________________________ (Title) (Department)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Company)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Street Address)
_____________________________________________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip Code)
_____________________________
(Telephone Number)
D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE

INSURER
I, __________________________, warrant that I have authority to (Print/Type Name)
bind the below-listed insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.
____________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION: _____________________________________________________ TITLE: _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _____________________________________________________

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT

CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5678
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement #_____________________

1. Insurance Company _____________________________________________ Policy Number _____________________

2. Policy Term (From)________________(To) _______________ Endorsement Effective Date ___________

3. Named Insured________________________________________________

4. Address of Named Insured________________________________________

5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate
$______________________ /_____________________________________

6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention
(Nil unless otherwise specified):
$____________________________________________________________ B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:

1. INSURED. The City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, consulting engineers, employees and volunteers are included as insured with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Named Insured, regardless of whether liability is attributable to the Named Insured or a combination of the Named Insured and the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.

2. CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects work performed by the Named Insured for or on behalf of the City of Norco, the insurance afforded by this policy shall: (a) be primary insurance as respects the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers; or (b) stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Named Insured’s primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage to the Named Insured at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office form number CA 00001 (Ed. 1/78), Code 1 (“any auto”) and endorsement CA 0025.
(2) If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the preceding Section (1).

4. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage, or against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the Company’s limit of liability.

5. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED’S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officer, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.

6. CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.

C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURE
Incidents and claims are to be reported to the insurer at:

ATTN:
_____________________________________________________________________ (Title) (Department)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Company)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Street Address)
_____________________________________________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip Code)
____________________________________________________
(Telephone Number)
D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE

INSURER
I, __________________________, warrant that I have authority to (Print/Type Name)
bind the below-listed insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.
____________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION: _____________________________________________________ TITLE: _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _____________________________________
WORKER’S COMPENSATION/EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT

CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5678
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement # ________________________

1. Insurance Company ____________________________________________ (“the Company”)
Policy Number _________________________________________________

2. Effective Date of this Endorsement ________________________________

3. Named Insured_________________________________________________

7. Employer’s Liability Limit (Coverage B)______________________________ _____________________________________________________________ B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
In consideration of the policy premium and notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
(1) Cancellation Notice. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.
(2) Waiver of Subrogation. The Insurance Company agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, agents and employees for losses paid under the terms of this policy which arise from work performed by the Named Insured for the City of Norco.

C. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE

INSURER
I, _______________________, warrant that I have authority to bind (Print/Type Name)
the below-listed insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION: ____________________________________________________ TITLE: ____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: ____________________________________________________