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PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Right-of-Way Maintenance Division 1400 BROADWAY REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063-2505 PHONE; (650) 780-7475 FAX: (650) 780-7445 E-mail: http://www.cLredwood-city.ca.us May 19,1998 Redwood G-Ihl GalUornla l' I81mdld 1881 ~ Interested Arboricultu and Urban Forestry Consultants To: SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Reference: Tree Preservation Ordinance inspections Introduction: This is a request for proposals is to establish a per permit price for tree pruning permit inspections and tree removal permit inspections. The accepted proposal will cover a three month period from June 25. 1998 through September 25. 1998. The following information is intended to describe the desired components of the inspection, give criteria for permit approval and the format to submit the recommendation. The City of Redwood City has a Tree Preservation Ordinance that protects any tree greater than 38 inches in circumference (12" diameter) measured between six (6) inches and 36 inches above ground. Property Owners interested in pruning or removing trees must first obtain a permit from the Public Works Services Department. In order to make a determination to approve or deny a permit, an inspection must be made that incorporates any information included on the permit application, information gathered during the site inspection or information learned from discussions with the property owner or tree company. After review of the inspection information and recommendation, a permit determination is made. The City encourages the proper maintenance of the sylvan assets on private property. A sample inspection I recommendation shall be submitted with this proposal to evaluate the . process and format proposed. The tree is a Quercus lobata, located in Palm Park. The park is adjacent to the Sequoia YMCA located at 1445 Hudson Street, Redwood City, CA 94061. The permit application is attached. The property owner is the City of Redwood City. Gordon Mann will represent the City as the property owner for this permit application. Information, records and photographs: A written inspection report shall be completed for each tree inspected for tr.ee removal permits and each recommendation for denying a pruning permit. The report shall be a standardized form that includes at least: the tree species. diameter measured at ordinance height, observations of the tree and site, any special notes regarding the tree or site conditions and any other pertinent information that was instrumental in reaching your recommendation. All tree removal inspections shall include a photograph of the tree. A simple sketch of the site is beneficial to understanding the situation, and shall be included. A copy of the form currently used by the City for recording site observations is attached. Inspections are to be completed within six working days of the City's receipt of the permit application. The inspection and recommendation shall be completed within 8 days of the City's receipt of the permit application. The City will contact you daily, as G smlWpwin/lreeslrfp - h8fi13g 81 Page 1 of 4 -r- ""'.'--,.----'-"'--r.--'.'----""".'"