Palm Springs Planet bids #IFB 26-08

Palm Springs International Airport Landscape and Ground Maintenance Services Solicitation

The City of Palm Springs is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive landscape and ground maintenance services at Palm Springs International Airport. - Government Buyer: - City of Palm Springs Procurement and Contracting Department (City Hall) - Scope of Services: - Monthly landscape and ground maintenance for 17 distinct airport zones (36 months each) - Daily maintenance activities including turf mowing, edging, fertilization, irrigation system maintenance and repair, weed and pest control, trash and graffiti removal, and emergency response - Annual turf (Winter Rye Grass) re-seeding for multiple zones, with specified acreage per zone - Hourly rate for additional work as needed - Percentage mark-up for parts and materials used in maintenance - Quantities and Coverage: - Maintenance covers approximately 11.9 acres of turf, 18 acres of desert landscape, 13.5 acres of native landscape, and 55 acres of planted landscape - Annual turf re-seeding quantities specified by zone (e.g., 6.6 acres for Zone 1A, 1.5 acres for Zone 1B, etc.) - 2,500 hours estimated for additional work; $25,000 estimated for parts/materials mark-up - Contractor Requirements: - Minimum five years of consecutive experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial landscape maintenance - Current C27 contractor license and valid California Pest Control Operators license required - Must be licensed per Palm Springs Municipal Code and maintain all required licenses throughout the contract - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Annual price adjustments based on labor cost indices and prevailing wage rates - Green waste recycling and adherence to detailed work standards and safety requirements - Submission of completed forms and certifications (public integrity, non-collusion, conflict of interest, non-discrimination, references, Executive Order N-6-22) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; procurement is open to all qualified firms.

Description

The City of Palm Springs is soliciting bids for landscape and ground maintenance services at Palm Springs International Airport. The contract term is three years with two one-year optional extensions. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in commercial or institutional landscape maintenance and possess required licenses. The scope includes maintenance across multiple zones and annual turf reseeding, with detailed line items and quantities specified.

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