San Diego County Ivalua #RFB 12830

Tijuana River Valley Habitat Restoration Project – Demolition, Native Planting, and Multi-Year Maintenance

The County of San Diego is seeking contractors for a multi-phase habitat restoration project in the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park, focusing on the Campground, Disney, and Skibbies properties. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego Department of Purchasing and Contracting, with project management by the Department of Parks and Recreation - Project Scope: - Phase I: Demolition of existing structures, removal of nonnative/invasive vegetation, installation of native container plantings and seed mixes, and installation of temporary irrigation systems across three properties - Phase II: Ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and reporting of all restoration areas through the end of the contract period (at least until mid-2028) - Products/Services Requested: - Demolition and site preparation (including tree trimming and septic system removal) - Large-scale planting of native species (e.g., California sagebrush, coyote brush, purple needlegrass, and others) with detailed plant and seed palettes for each property - Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems - Quarterly and annual monitoring, weed and pest control, watering, erosion control, trash removal, and reporting - Compliance with adaptive management and success criteria for habitat restoration - Quantities and Details: - Over 7,400 container plants and extensive native seed mixtures for the Skibbies property - Over 7,000 container plants and seed mixtures for the Disney property, with specific spacing and planting requirements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California Working Families Ordinance, State DIR, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements - Use of a qualified Habitat Restoration Specialist from the County's CEQA Consultant List - Minimum 3% Small-Local Business Subcontractor Participation - Contractors must hold a California Class A General Engineering Contractor license or specific Class C licenses (C-21, D-49, or C-49) - Adherence to environmental, safety, and reporting standards, including California Air Resources Board regulations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; native plant nurseries and environmental service providers are implied - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $1,880,000 - Place of Performance: - Tijuana River Valley Regional Park (Campground, Disney, and Skibbies properties), San Diego, CA - County of San Diego Department of Purchasing and Contracting office (for administration)

Description

This solicitation is for the Tijuana River Valley Habitat Restoration Project, encompassing Phase I and Phase II. Phase I involves demolition of existing structures at Skibbies and Disney properties, initial treatment and removal of nonnative vegetation, installation of native container plantings, application of native seed mixes, and irrigation system installation at the Campground, Disney, and Skibbies properties. Phase II consists of maintenance, monitoring, and reporting of all restoration areas installed in Phase I through July 15, 2028. The project includes requirements for compliance with local ordinances, skilled workforce utilization, and environmental regulations.

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