Rolling Hills Estates Planetbids #RHE - 2026 Landscape RFP

Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services for Rolling Hills Estates

The City of Rolling Hills Estates, California, is soliciting proposals for a five-year contract to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services across city parks, trails, streets, medians, and public facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Rolling Hills Estates, managed by the City Clerk's office - Scope of Services: - Maintenance of approximately 177.7 acres of parkland, 25 miles of equestrian and bridle trails, 10 miles of bicycle paths, 30 miles of public streets, landscaped medians, rights-of-way, roadway corridors, and community entry features - Services include: - Turf mowing, edging, aeration, dethatching, overseeding, and fertilization (using 21-3-5 fertilizer or equivalent) - Pruning, trimming, hedging, and plant care (including annual bedding plants) - Irrigation inspection, adjustment, repair, and weekly monitoring - Weed, disease, and pest control (manual/mechanical preferred; chemical use restricted and regulated) - Litter and debris removal, green waste handling, and disposal - Environmental compliance with SB 1383 and CalRecycle regulations - 24-hour emergency response within two hours - Key Requirements: - Valid California C-27 Contractor’s License and DIR registration - Compliance with prevailing wage laws and industry best practices - Use of electric or low-emission equipment where directed - Contractor must self-perform all work unless pre-approved for subcontracting - High visibility safety apparel and marked vehicles required - Annual price adjustments based on CPI, with a maximum 4% increase per year unless otherwise approved - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Potential Competitors: - Southern California Tree and Landscape - United Pacific Services Inc. - Products/Materials Noted: - Fertilizer (21-3-5 or equivalent, with at least 50% nitrogen in ammoniacal form) - Annual bedding plants for medians and islands - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict environmental and chemical use compliance - Emergency response capability - Contractor-provided trained personnel and equipment - Adherence to city standards and industry best practices

Description

The City of Rolling Hills Estates is soliciting proposals to select a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services across approximately 177.7 acres of city properties including parkland, trails, streets, medians, rights-of-way, and community entry features. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary for turf care, pruning, irrigation maintenance, weed and pest control, litter removal, and environmental compliance. The contract duration is approximately five years, from September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, requiring a valid California C-27 Contractor's License and DIR registration. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 9, 2026.

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