Claremont Opencities #CS-26-02

Claremont Solicits Weed Abatement and Brush Clearance Services for Wildfire Hazard Reduction

The City of Claremont is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive weed abatement and brush clearance services as part of its wildfire hazard reduction and vegetation management efforts in the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park and multiple city-owned parcels. - Government Buyer: - City of Claremont, Community Services Department, Maintenance Division - In cooperation with Los Angeles County Fire Department, Forestry Division - Scope of Services: - Weed abatement and brush clearance across over 21 million square feet of city-owned land - Implementation of the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Vegetation Management Plan - Methods include brush clearance, grazing, thinning, multi-cutting, roller crushing, and controlled burns - Maintenance of firebreaks, motorways, and fuelbreaks - Debris removal and fire hazard reduction around structures and roads - Emergency response capability required - Requirements: - Contractors must provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment - Adherence to safety, environmental, and archaeological standards - Compliance with prevailing wage laws, insurance, and bonding (performance and payment bonds at 100% of proposal amount) - Performance deficiency notification system and hazardous communication plan - Value-added offerings, implementation schedule, and reporting are considered in evaluation - Facilities and Locations: - Work performed at Claremont Hills Wilderness Park and multiple city-owned parcels in Claremont, CA - Coordination with Los Angeles County Fire Department, Forestry Division - Contract Structure: - Initial term of three years with two optional one-year extensions - Monthly invoicing and provisions for extra work - Periodic re-evaluations to incorporate advances in law, science, or technology - No specific OEMs or products are required; this is a services-only opportunity.

Description

The City of Claremont is soliciting proposals for weed abatement and brush clearance services to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire hazards within the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park and surrounding areas. Proposals must be submitted by April 30, 2026, and the contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions. The selection will be based on a best value evaluation considering cost, responsiveness, references, and other criteria. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds and comply with prevailing wage laws.

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