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<br />• Remove all loose bark hanging in crotches of all eucalyptus trees <br /> <br />2. Tree Removal <br />Trees shall be removed in a safe and controlled manner. The Contractor shall carefully <br />consider relevant factors pertaining to the tree and site and shall take appropriate actions to <br />ensure a safe removal operation. Factors to include may be, but are not limited to, tree decay, <br />tree lean, and wind. This is especially important given the limited space available adjacent to <br />homes.  <br />Trees that are inaccessible with an aerial truck due to location or slope shall be climbed using <br />the appropriate ropes and saddle/harness to carry out the tree removal. The appropriate rigging <br />shall be used as needed to safely lower branches, stems, and trunks. <br /> <br />3. Stump Grinding & Removal <br />All trees that are completely removed shall be ground down eighteen inches (18″) minimum <br />below grade. Remove all lateral surface roots to a depth of 8 inches (8″) below grade. <br />Grinding debris and wood chips are to be removed to soil grade as part of the stump removal <br />unit price. All stump grinding locations shall be surveyed for underground utilities (USA <br />North 811) before beginning work. <br /> <br />Protective barriers will be utilized when stump grinding near structures, cars or other items <br />that may be damaged by flying rocks or debris. <br /> <br />4. Emergency Tree Work <br />The Contractor, as directed by the Parks Division Manager or Police Dispatch, must respond <br />to emergency requests for tree service after normal business and on weekends. The Contractor <br />shall supply the City with name(s) and telephone number(s) of responsible person(s) <br />representing the Contractor for emergency response. The above-mentioned information shall <br />remain current at all times. Any changes shall be forwarded to the City in writing within <br />twelve (12) hours of any such change. Contractor shall be available to respond within one (1) <br />hour for the period of the Agreement. <br /> <br />Contractor must provide an emergency call-out basic crew. The basic crew shall consist of a <br />minimum of two employees with the necessary equipment to complete a variety of potential <br />tree-work situations. Examples of appropriate equipment may include an aerial truck, chipper, <br />chip truck, or combo unit with chipper. Contractor’s vehicle shall carry sufficient equipment <br />to effect safe control of traffic. Equipment used for emergency work at night must be suitably <br />equipped with warning lights and working lights.  <br />  <br />5. Document Tree Activities in a Tree Inventory Management Software <br />Current work reports and site inventory data exist in the Arbor Access software format. <br />Vendor shall be able to either operate or maintain inventory in existing Arbor Access format <br />or convert existing data into another equivalent software format. Any new software format <br />must be accepted by the City. The new software format is to be user-friendly, and one should <br />be able to search data based on the following different criteria: tree district, street name, street <br />address, tree name (common name and botanical name), tree species, tree height, tree DSH, <br />and work history. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: CFBCA4B2-32D3-4B9F-8862-2F2E71D4F416