Los Angeles County Lacounty #CFMP-04

Los Angeles County Tree Watering Services for Community Forest Management Plan

This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide tree watering services for the County of Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity's Community Forest Management Plan (CFMP) Tree Watering Project. - Government Buyer: - County of Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) - Collaboration with Department of Public Works, Chief Sustainability Office, Department of Public Health, and Department of Parks and Recreation - Products/Services Requested: - Watering services for 1,600 newly planted trees (500 in County parks, 1,100 along residential streets and corridors) - Use of 15-gallon slow-release watering bags for street trees - GIS-based inventory and activity tracking for all trees - Monthly progress reporting and compliance with federal, state, and county regulations - Replacement of trees that die due to lack of watering during the contract period - Quantities and Line Items: - 1,600 total trees to be watered - 1,100 street trees specifically require slow-release watering bags and GIS tracking - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least three years of relevant tree watering experience - Project manager must have similar experience - Valid C-27 Landscape Contractors License required - Compliance with Inflation Reduction Act and USDA Urban & Community Forestry Program - Preference for local small businesses, social enterprises, and disabled veteran business enterprises - All labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals must be provided by the contractor - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified organizations meeting the requirements.

Description

The County of Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is soliciting proposals for a contract to provide services for the Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP) Tree Watering Project. This project involves planting 1,600 new trees in unincorporated Los Angeles County, including 500 in County parks and 1,100 along residential streets and corridors. The initiative is a collaborative effort involving DEO, Department of Public Works, Chief Sustainability Office, Department of Public Health, and Department of Parks and Recreation. The project emphasizes community engagement and environmental sustainability.

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