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<br />All tree wood, trimmings, and debris resulting from work that cannot be chipped and recycled <br />as mulch, shall be promptly removed from the work site and properly disposed of at a green <br />waste processing facility at the Contractor’s expense. <br /> <br />When required by County or State guidelines, all wood, trimmings, or wood chips from trees <br />with identifiable invasive diseases, insects, or other plant pathogens shall be properly disposed <br />of at the appropriate refuse disposal site at no expense to the City. <br /> <br />9. Arborist Consulting Services <br />Consulting arborist will have a minimum of ten (10) years as a consulting arborist with <br />experience in municipal tree management, tree risk assessment, and knowledge of biotic and <br />abiotic disorders impacting tree health. The consulting arborist shall be capable of interpreting <br />and applying the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance, Municipal Code Chapter 17.16 . The <br />consulting arborist may be asked to provide written reports of their findings and represent the <br />City at heritage tree board permit appeal meetings. The consulting arborist should be familiar <br />with the tree species present in the San Franciso Bay Area and the typical issues associated <br />with those species. The arborist must be an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) <br />Certified Arborist and have experience working in a municipal setting. Board Certified Master <br />Arborist, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), and Tree and Plant Appraisal <br />Qualification credentials are desirable. <br /> <br />10. Pest Control Services <br />Provide the ability to apply pesticides to control unwanted pests on an as-needed basis. The <br />Contractor should have experience in identifying common tree pests in the region, choose the <br />appropriate product to apply, the proper method of application, and proper application timing <br />for best results while observing best management practices and considering industry standard <br />integrative pest management (IPM) practices. Contractor should be familiar with foliar <br />applications, bark banding applications, and soil injections. Any product selected for use shall <br />be approved by the Parks Division Manager prior to application. All products used must have <br />a current pesticide recommendation by a licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA). The company <br />must have a staff member with a current Qualified Applicators License (QAL) to make or <br />have supervision authority over the applicator. Effective January 1, 2025, neonicotinoid <br />pesticide products used for non-agricultural uses on outdoor trees, turf, or ornamental plants <br />can only be sold by licensed dealers and used by certified applicators. Hourly rates shall <br />include all pesticides and applicable adjuvants. <br /> <br />11. Installation of Cabling and Bracing <br />Provide the ability to install tree cabling and bracing according to ISA standards and <br />specifications. Contractor shall be knowledgeable about the current ISA cabling and bracing <br />practices and products. Contractor shall have the knowledge and ability to inspect cabling and <br />bracing and make any necessary repairs. <br /> <br />12. Manuel Tree Watering <br />Provide the ability to manually water newly installed trees in medians, along trails, and in <br />parks. Contractor must provide a one-person crew with a minimum 35gpm hydraulic pump, <br />200 gallon capacity tank, and other incidental equipment necessary for tree watering. City will <br />Docusign Envelope ID: CFBCA4B2-32D3-4B9F-8862-2F2E71D4F416