RFP AWARD RECOMMENDATION
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
Finance Department
RFP NO.
2535
RFP TITLE
Citywide Tree Maintenance and Management Services
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
Public Works
DATE RFP OPENED
04/01/2026
PROPOSALS RECEIVED (4) INVITATIONS ISSUED (Online)
RFP PRICE GOOD THROUGH: AUGUST 01, 2026
PROPOSERS CITY, STATE EVALUATION RANKING
West Coast Arborists, Inc. 1
Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. 2
Mariposa Tree Management Inc
*United Tree & Environmental
Management, Inc
Anaheim, CA
Stanton, CA
Irwindale, CA
Colton, CA
3 NR
*Proposer determined as non -responsive due to failure to provide an executed bid bond and failed to meet the minimum years’ experience requirement.
RFP DESCRIPTION: The City of Riverside seeks a qualified Company to provide comprehensive Municipal Tree Maintenance and Management Services for street trees, park trees, trees at City facilities, and trees within the public right -of-way. Services shall include both routine an d as-needed work necessary to maintain public safety, tree health, regulatory compliance, and the visual quality of the City’s urban forest.
RFP Recommended For Award (Includes Sales Tax) 10% Surety Included Contract 10% Surety not required Purchase Order
Best Ranking Proposer Amount of Award
West Coast Arborists, Inc $9,174,765.00
COMMENTS:
The Public Works Department has evaluated all proposals received and is requesting that award be made to the best overall solution based on the evaluation process. The Purchasing Division concurs that the action to award is in compliance with Purchasing Resolution 24101.
Submitted by: Purchasing Manager Date:
07/30/2026