City of Riverside PlanetBids #RFP 2547

Design-Build Turf Replacement and Water-Efficient Landscaping at City Corporation Yard and Lincoln Police Station, Riverside, CA

This opportunity seeks qualified design-build teams to replace turf with water-efficient landscaping at the City Corporation Yard and Lincoln Police Station in Riverside, CA. - Government Buyer: - City of Riverside, General Services Department (Finance-Purchasing Division and Public Works Department) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are mandated; however, Netafim (drip irrigation systems) and EZ-Flo (fertilizer injectors) are referenced as approved or equal products. - Products and Services Requested: - Design-build services for turf removal and installation of drought-tolerant landscaping (approx. 66,768 sq. ft.) - Site preparation, grading, and decomposed granite paving - Installation of California-friendly plants, trees, shrubs, and hydroseeding - Stormwater retention features and permeable hardscape - Irrigation system replacement or modification, including: - Netafim drip systems (or approved equal) - Irrigation controllers (wall-mounted, weatherproof, stainless steel) - Backflow prevention devices (reduced pressure type) - Remote control valves, quick coupler valves, valve boxes - Fertilizer injector system (EZ-Flo or City approved equal) - Tree stakes, ties, jute netting for erosion control - Cleanup, site restoration, and project closeout with warranties and guarantees - Minimum one-year plant establishment and maintenance period - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must hold a valid California C-27 Landscape Contractor license, QWEL certification, and be registered with CA DIR and SAM.gov - Compliance with prevailing wage laws and City landscape specifications - 10% bid bond required - Project supported by Metropolitan Water District rebate program - Strict adherence to ADA and City standards, with detailed inspection and permitting protocols - No brand exclusivity; "or equal" substitutions allowed for specified products

Description

The City of Riverside is soliciting proposals from qualified Design-Build entities to replace approximately 66,768 square feet of non-functional turfgrass at the City Corporation Yard and Lincoln Police Station with water-efficient landscaping. The project includes turf removal, site preparation, installation of California friendly plants, stormwater retention features, permeable hardscape, irrigation replacement/modification, cleanup, and project closeout. Bidders must hold a valid C-27 license and comply with specified requirements. The estimated contract value is $467,376, with a pre-bid meeting on April 13, 2026, and bid submission deadline on April 29, 2026.

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