BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
Finance Department
DATE SUBMITTED: 06/24/2025
BID NO.
8142
BID TITLE
Fairmount Park Tree Removals for Wildfire Fuel Reduction
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
DATE BID OPENED
12/18/2024
BIDS RECEIVED (14) INVITATIONS ISSUED (Online) ESTIMATED COST: $395,613.50 BID PRICE GOOD THROUGH: April 17, 2025
BIDDERS: CITY, STATE AMOUNT BID
*Julian Tree Care Inc Richmond, CA $208,000.00
Bay Area Tree Specialists San Jose, CA $395,613.50
Community Tree Service, LLC Royal Oaks, CA $655,715.00
Integrity Arborist and Ecoscape Inc Riverside, CA $739,575.00 Mountain F Enterprises Inc Folsom, CA $878,878.00
Rolling Green Inc.
Marios Tree Service Inc
*Tiger tree services Inc
Mariposa Tree Management Inc
Golden West Arbor Services Inc.
SGD Enterprises
West Coast Arborists, Inc.
*Singh Group Inc
Greenfield Landscaping & Maintenance
San Bernardino, CA
Corona, CA
El Monte, CA
Irwindale, CA
Pomona, CA
Van Nuys, CA
Grand Terrace, CA
San Marcos, CA
Hacienda Heights, CA
$1,025,302.00
$1,110,000.00
$1,130,000.00
$1,148,480.00
$1,163,050.00
$1,347,502.00
$1,675,800.00
$2,011,150.00
$2,881,660.00
*Vendors were deemed unresponsive due to not submitting a properly executed bid bond.
BID DESCRIPTION: The project consists of removing large palm trees and Eucalyptus species. It aligns with the broader Santa Ana River Riparian Restoration Recreation and Protection Project, enhancing community safety and environmental stewardship by reducing fire risks, improving biodiversity, and beautifying the parkland.
BID Recommended For Award (Includes Sales Tax) 10% Surety Included Contract 10% Surety not required Purchase Order
Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder Amount of Award Bay Area Tree Specialists $395,613.50
COMMENTS:
The Purchasing Division has evaluated all bids received and recommends award be made to the lowest responsive a
nd responsible bidder in compliance with Purchasing Resolution 24101. The Parks, Recreation and Community S
ervices Department concurs with this recommendation and will be submitting a report.
Submitted by: Purchasing Manager Date:
04/17/2025