Opportunity
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Planet bids #B26.012
One-Time Comprehensive Weed Abatement Service for Grossmont College
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
B26.012
NAICS
561730
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking proposals for a one-time, comprehensive weed abatement service at Grossmont College in El Cajon, California. - Buyer: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, Purchasing and Contracts office, for Grossmont College - Scope of work: - Complete weed removal, fire hazard mitigation, and preventative treatment across the campus - Includes manual and mechanical weed removal, herbicide application by licensed personnel, debris removal, and protection of campus infrastructure - Emphasis on reducing fire risk, improving safety, and enhancing campus appearance - Requirements: - Contractors must hold a C27 Landscaping Contractor license and/or a California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicators license (Categories A & B) - Certification as a Landscape Technician in maintenance and irrigation, and as a Certified Irrigation Auditor - Compliance with safety and environmental regulations - Proposals must include estimated cost and timeline - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Project details provided in attachments, including specifications, maps, and plant palette standards for regionally appropriate, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant landscaping
Description
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is requesting proposals for a one-time comprehensive weed abatement service across designated campus areas at Grossmont College. The project aims to reduce fire risk, improve safety, and enhance campus appearance through labor, equipment, supervision for removal, disposal, and preventative treatment to inhibit rapid regrowth. The solicitation requires a C27 landscaping contractor license and includes a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 22, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.