California eProcure #03A4120

Caltrans Riparian Habitat Restoration Project – Highway 49, Placer County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Environmental Stewardship Branch, is seeking a contractor for the Riparian Habitat Restoration Project along Highway 49 in Placer County, California. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Environmental Stewardship Branch, Division of Procurement and Contracts - Products and Services Requested: - Site preparation, planting, seeding, watering, weeding, erosion control, and plant protection services for 1.06 acres - Installation of up to 248 container plants (trees, shrubs, herbs, graminoids) - Installation of up to 182 willow cuttings - Installation of up to 155 plant shelters and 224 mulch pads - Watering services (up to 86 occurrences) - Installation and removal of 136 metal tree guards - Installation and removal of up to 500 linear feet of field fencing and gates - Weed mowing and target weed removal (17 occurrences each) - Installation of 130 coir wattles, 10 seeding applications, and 10 straw applications - Equipment cleaning and tracking (110 occurrences) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have a C-27 Landscaping Contractor license (held for at least four years) - Minimum five years' experience in California native wetland, riparian, or oak woodland habitat restoration - Restoration Specialist with a relevant bachelor's degree and five years' experience required - Prevailing wage applies if contract exceeds $15,000 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; most materials are standard landscaping and restoration supplies - No proprietary or brand-specific products are specified; all items are generic or standard for habitat restoration projects.

Description

This solicitation is for a contractor to provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, travel, and incidentals necessary to perform site preparation, seeding, planting, watering, weeding, erosion control, and plant protection services for the Placerville 49 Safety Barrier Restoration Project. The work will be conducted in Placer County, California along Highway 49 between Post Miles 8.7 and 10.6, covering a total of 1.06 acres divided among four locations. The project includes 0.85 acres of planting and 1.06 acres of vegetation control. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection is scheduled for August 14, 2026, with specific safety gear required for attendees.

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