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Understanding the City's commitment to the residents, we are hopeful
<br />to begin a partnership with the City in providing quality tree
<br />maintenance G management services.
<br />West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) has a 47•year track record of working
<br />for more than 30D California municipalities and various public agencies.
<br />Our tree maintenance program includes a well-defined Duality Central
<br />Plan, which incorporates certified personnel, safety, pruning specifications, equipment, hours of operation, public relations, traffic control,
<br />scheduling of work, computerized billing, and public convenience.
<br />Our company has been in business since 1672 and is licensed by the California State Contractors license Board under license #366764 with
<br />a local office and yard in the Cities of Anaheim. Datario and Grand Terrace. We have hold this license in good standing since 1678. The
<br />license specializes in Class CGt (Tree Service) as well as Class C27 (landscaping). Also, we have an A+ rating from the banding board. We
<br />are a California Corporation with Fadnral Tax IG Number #05.3250682, We currently employ over 60 ISA Certified Arborists and over 140
<br />Certified Treewerkers, as recognized by the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.
<br />In addition to the references listed in our proposal, we are currently under contract with the Cities of Upland, Fontana, Son Dimas, and
<br />Claremont, providing various tree maintenance services, We would encourage your agency to contact these Cities or any of the listed
<br />references. WCA has reviewed and agrees to the City's specifications for tree care and has no exceptions. The specifications are
<br />incorporated in its entirety as part of our proposal and become the Scope of Work for tree care services.
<br />As a result of the recent budget issues, municipalities are being stretched to their financial limits. City and City administrators are faced
<br />with budget redactions loading to staff out backs, decreased levels of service, and antiquated equipment. Thu resulting trend of lower service
<br />levels needs to be turned around, We believe in an Interactive partnership with the community, where municipalities can confidently rely on
<br />WCA to ussist them with any of their tree care needs.
<br />Our goals in urban true care are to extend the life of all trees, safeguard public safety, and produce a reliable source of shads, beauty and
<br />the other non-commercial benefits that result from healthy trans in parks and Agency right-of-ways. Obviously, this cannot he accomplished
<br />without the City's valued input or without community involvement.
<br />Camr munity: The community consists of everyone that cares about trees. They include residents, business owners, community groups,
<br />consumers, schools, and citizen arbarists. We believe the community is the actual customer, We strive to provide the
<br />highest level of service in the safest manner possible in an effort to create a beautiful environment. In addition, as a valuable resource within
<br />the community we are able to offer extraordinary services to the public including, but not limited to, arboricultural education, participation in
<br />Arbor Day and other City events, and special community projects.
<br />City Administration: City staff has the very important task of managing trees as an ecosystem, taking into consideration specific biological,
<br />social and economic conditions. They must ensure that the best methods of tree care are practiced in the community, that the lives of the
<br />trees are extended beyond average, and that the taxpayers receive the most from their investment in trees.
<br />West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA): We have the challenge of meeting the community's needs, not only in tree core, but also in other
<br />aspects. However, unlike most firms, we believe to be a valuable resource in that we have the qualifications and corporate capabilities to
<br />meet the community's needs and beyond. Our Certified personnel ensure the community that the work performed will be in accordance with
<br />today's standards; The collection of equipment allows us to dedicate specific pieces to the City. Our support staff aids the field team with
<br />information management, which provides communities with a complete, comprehensive urban tree care program.
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