City of Riverside PlanetBids #8279

Water-Efficient Landscaping Replacement for Riverside Fire Stations 5, 11, and 13

The City of Riverside is seeking qualified landscaping contractors to replace over 20,000 square feet of turfgrass with water-efficient landscaping at Fire Stations 5, 11, and 13. - Government Buyer: - City of Riverside, General Services Department, Finance-Purchasing Division - Project managed by Ecesis Design (Blake Faris) - Scope of Work: - Removal of existing turfgrass at three fire stations - Installation of drought-tolerant plants, ground covers, mulch, decomposed granite, and boulders - Modification or installation of efficient irrigation systems (drip or micro-spray) - Addition of stormwater retention features (rain gardens, dry creek beds, rain barrels, cisterns) - Compliance with Assembly Bill 1572, local codes, and water efficiency standards - Detailed landscape improvement plans per site - Products & Quantities: - Over 2,000 plants across multiple species (e.g., Agave angustifolia, Aloe striata, Carex divulsa, Baccharis pilularis, Parkinsonia florida) - 8+ landscape boulders, 7,355+ sq ft mulch, 4,787+ sq ft decomposed granite - Irrigation system components and stormwater retention materials - Notable Requirements: - Valid California C-27 Landscaping Contractor License - Minimum five years relevant experience - Registration with California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) - Proposal bond and cost breakdowns per station - Completion by project deadline to qualify for rebate program - Electronic bid submission via PlanetBids - No specific OEMs named; plant species and landscaping materials specified by design plans - Contract awarded to lowest priced qualified bidder

Description

The City of Riverside is soliciting bids for landscaping services to replace approximately 20,419 square feet of non-functional turfgrass with water-efficient landscaping at three fire stations (5, 11, and 13). The project requires adherence to provided landscape improvement plans and compliance with local regulations. Bidders must have a C-27 landscaping license and demonstrate relevant experience. Responses are to be submitted electronically by August 28, 2026.

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