Santa Barbara Planet bids #6191

Landscape Maintenance Services for William B. Cater Water Treatment Plant

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services at the William B. Cater Water Treatment Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department, General Services Division - Location: - William B. Cater Water Treatment Plant, 1150 San Roque Road, Santa Barbara, CA - Products/Services Requested: - Monthly landscape maintenance (12 occurrences per year) - Hourly landscape maintenance services - Overtime hourly landscape maintenance services - Full scope includes: grounds maintenance, mowing, edging, plant and tree trimming, tree and shrub removal, landscaping design, fertilizing, planting, weed and vegetation control, irrigation system maintenance (excluding mainline, valves, quick couplers, controller wiring/controllers), weekly inspections, replacement planting, and cleanup - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a valid California C-27 Landscaping license - Compliance with the City's Integrated Pest Management Policy (IPM), including submission of an IPM implementation plan and use of low-risk pest management practices - Adherence to prevailing wage and living wage ordinances, and nondiscriminatory employment practices - Payment bond required if bid exceeds $25,000 (100% of bid amount) - Mandatory pre-bid meeting attendance for eligibility - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are required, as this is a service-based contract - Prospective vendors include: Allweather Landscape Inc., Empire Landscape Company, GreenCoast Landscapes Inc., Limco Landscape Services, Macy Landscaping Inc., Natural Green Landscape Inc., Plowboy Landscapes, Stay Green Inc., The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company, and others

Description

The City of Santa Barbara is soliciting bids for Landscape Maintenance services at the Cater Water Treatment Plant facilities under the Public Works Department. The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal for up to four additional one-year terms, not exceeding five years total. Bidders must have a C-27 license and submit bids electronically. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Cater Water Treatment Plant.

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