The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is accepting bids from qualified contractors for Tree Trimming and Brush Removal Services to commence prior to the start of the Summer Fire Season 2023 for a three (3) year period.

Weed Abatement/Tree Management shall consist of the cutting of dry vegetation annually, prior to the Summer Fire Season, to reduce the potential fire hazard. The contractor shall provide tree trimming and/or brush removal services to parcels within local and state fire severity zones. The scope of work for each project will be determined individually before work begins. In some cases, we will also require cutting of vegetation at unmaintained dwellings, if the vegetation creates an unsafe fire hazard. It is unknown as to the total number of properties that will require weed abatement this coming summer season. The site/area of work shall be documented prior to the start of mitigation work and again post mitigation.

Key Dates:

• Advertise Bids – May 1, 2023
• Bid Opening – June 1, 2023
• Notification of Award – Week of June 5, 2023