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City of Soledad Front Street Landscape and Irrigation Improvements Solicitation

The City of Soledad is seeking bids for the Front Street Landscape Improvements project, focusing on irrigation and planting upgrades along Front Street. - Government Buyer: - City of Soledad, Department of Public Works - Scope of Work: - Demolition and removal of existing landscaping and irrigation systems - Installation and retrofitting of new irrigation systems, including controllers (Hunter A2C-5400), valves, drip systems, sensors, and related components - Clearing, grubbing, and site preparation - Furnishing and installing a wide variety of plantings, including: - Over 12,000 groundcover and shrub plantings (e.g., White Ice Plant, Emerald Carpet Manzanita, Blue Flame Agave, Germander Sage, and more) - Multiple tree species (e.g., Marina Strawberry Tree, Natchez Crape Myrtle, Wilson Olive, London Plane Tree, African Sumac) - Protection and maintenance of existing trees and roses - Soil preparation and amendments - Landscape maintenance for 120 days post-completion, with a one-year warranty on plant material and irrigation systems - Erosion and sediment control, including BMPs and environmental compliance - Traffic control planning and implementation for safety during construction - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Hunter Industries (irrigation controllers and components) - Notable Requirements: - Valid California C-27 Landscaping Contractor license and DIR registration required - Compliance with City of Soledad standards, California building codes, and environmental regulations - Coordination with utilities and protection of existing infrastructure - All documents and plans must be submitted electronically - Estimated Construction Cost: - $360,000 - Maintenance and Warranty: - 120-day plant maintenance period after substantial completion - One-year warranty on plant material and irrigation systems

Description

This solicitation is for the Front Street Landscape Improvements project located at 248 Main Street, Soledad, CA. The scope includes demolition of existing landscaping irrigation, installation and retrofitting of irrigation systems, clearing and grubbing vegetation, furnishing and installing plantings, protection of existing trees and shrubs, soil preparation, and landscape maintenance. The project requires submission of bids electronically and includes a pre-bid meeting on July 14, 2026, with bids due by July 24, 2026. The work involves compliance with city standards and environmental regulations.

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