Tree Mitigation Work

2026-11-03

Contractor will provide mitigation work on 27 trees , with work to include full removal , snag creation , and / or mitigation work as well as the desired disposal method as identified in the Tree Risk Evaluation Spreadsheet ( Attachment A ). The City also has created a tree location map website for reference . Portions of this work will need to include a traffic control plan and require right of way permits . The contractor is responsible for developing these plans and obtaining permits as outlined in this IBF . Tree permits will be obtained by the City prior to the project . A certified arborist must be onsite during all work performed and in accordance with ANSI Z1331 . All work must be performed on city property and right of ways with no access to or from private property without prior authorization . If access to private property is needed , the City will do initial outreach to property owners , trees designated with a “ dh ” in the Notify Column in Attachment A , that ’ s a door hanger and the City will do that before work commences . If there is any other note regarding calling property owner or notifying owner – that is something the vendor is going to want to do . The bid submittal sheet ( Attachment B ) includes a cost column for each individual tree , note this work is subject to prevailing wage requirements . Contractor is required to follow all applicable OSHA safety standards for this type of work . The City may choose to add additional trees requiring mitigation work to the awarded contractor , depending on available budgetary funds and project timeline . Any additional work would be accomplished via change order and will be incorporated into the existing purchase order / contract . Subcontractors : The City will not allow subcontracting for the actual tree mitigation ; however , subcontractors may be used regarding work such as traffic control . Notice regarding site visits : If your staff visits the site to prepare proposals / reports , please stay on public streets . Do not enter private property . The City of Redmond will be responsible for making initial contact as needed for any access needed to private property . Licenses and permits : City of Redmond will obtain , in advance , tree removal permits for each individual tree . The Contractor will be responsible for all traffic plans and right of way permits needed as detailed below . Right - of - Way Permit : The Contractor will need to apply for a no - cost Right - of - Way Use permit from the City of Redmond , which includes the review and approval of traffic control plans prepared by the Contractor . The Contractor should assume that they will be able to work in the street between the hours of 9 AM and 3 : 30 PM on weekdays . Depending on the street and the volume of traffic , the City may allow the Contractor to work outside of these hours during the course of the project . Any other permits , if necessary , are the responsibility of the Contractor . City shall assist in timely issuance of permits , and permit fees will be waived by the City . Traffic Plan Requirements : Any Contractor having employees working on or near a street shall comply with City of Redmond and Washington State regulations pertaining to safety equipment , warning signs , and traffic control . A City rightof - way permit is required before work can proceed . General traffic control plans must be submitted before a permit will be issued . Any work that requires a lane closure or work differing from the standard traffic control plans will require a site - specific traffic control plan . This plan must be submitted and approved prior

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