City of Santa Rosa PlanetBids #828994-01

Santa Barbara County seeks contractor for Baron Ranch vegetation removal and native habitat restoration

This opportunity involves the County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department's Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division seeking contractors for a large-scale habitat restoration and vegetation removal project at Baron Ranch, as part of mitigation for the Tajiguas Landfill Capacity Increase Project. - Government Buyer: - County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department, Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division - Project Scope: - Removal of approximately 0.35 acres of ornamental cactus and 0.39 acres of avocado trees - Cactus material to be transported and disposed of at Tajiguas Landfill - Avocado trees to be chipped onsite for mulch, with stumps left in place and treated with herbicide - Optional removal of additional roadside cactus - Mobilization, site preparation, environmental protection, and site stabilization required - Protection of adjacent native vegetation and existing irrigation infrastructure - Strict adherence to environmental sensitivity and restoration plans - Habitat Restoration: - Planting of 6,029 native container plants (multiple species) and hydroseeding 1.78 acres with a native mix - Invasive species control, irrigation, monitoring, and adaptive management over 6-8 years - Targeted to support endangered Crotch's bumble bee habitat - Products/Services Requested: - Native container plants (e.g., black sage, California buckwheat, deerweed, giant wild rye, purple needlegrass, etc.) - Native hydroseed mix for 1.78 acres - Vegetation removal and site preparation services - Unique Requirements: - Contractors must have relevant California licenses and experience with environmentally sensitive restoration - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and environmental sensitivity training - Long-term monitoring and adaptive management to ensure restoration success - No specific OEMs or branded products are required; native plant species and restoration services are the focus.

Description

This solicitation is for vegetation removal services at Baron Ranch, specifically the removal of approximately 0.35 acres of ornamental cactus and 0.39 acres of avocado trees. The scope includes mobilization, environmental protection measures, transportation and disposal of cactus material at Tajiguas Landfill, onsite chipping of avocado trees for mulch, protection of adjacent native vegetation and existing irrigation infrastructure, and site stabilization. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site tour will be held to cover project access, limits, removal areas, site constraints, and environmental protection requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 17, 2026.

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