Riverside County Publicpurchase #PKARC-283

Ecological Restoration Services for Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District

This opportunity seeks vendors for ecological restoration services in Riverside County, California. - Government Buyer: - Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District - Services Requested: - Comprehensive ecological restoration over five years - Weed removal and maintenance targeting invasive species: - Giant Reed (Arundo Donax), Tamarix spp, castor bean, tree tobacco, perennial pepperweed, poison hemlock, Bassia - Use of both mechanical and chemical removal techniques - Ongoing maintenance to control invasive species - Onsite biological monitoring, including nest monitoring during nesting bird season - Compliance with permit requirements (e.g., CDFW 1602) - Native plant propagation, seed and cutting collection (emphasizing local genetic diversity) - Container nursery maintenance - Installation and maintenance of native plants sourced from within the project area - Project Locations: - Santa Ana River Project Area - Hidden Valley Wildlife Area - Santa Ana River East of Van Buren - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on local genetic diversity for plant materials - All native plants must be sourced from within the project area - Strict compliance with environmental permits and biological monitoring - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are named; the focus is on ecological services and native plant materials.

Description

Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide weed removal and maintenance services targeting invasive species such as Giant Reed (Arundo Donax) and Tamarix spp over a 5-year period. The project includes initial invasive species removal, ongoing maintenance, onsite biological monitoring during restoration activities, and ecological restoration including native plant propagation and installation. The work must comply with permit and grant requirements, including the CDFW 1602 permit. The project areas include the Santa Ana River Project Area, Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, and Santa Ana River East of Van Buren.

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