City of Riverside PlanetBids #RFB 8278

Waterwise Landscape Contractor Sought for Riverside Municipal Airport Turf Replacement

The City of Riverside is seeking qualified waterwise landscape contractors to replace approximately 18,289 square feet of turf at Riverside Municipal Airport with water-efficient landscaping. - Government Buyer: - City of Riverside, City Manager's Office, Airport Department - Finance-Purchasing Division - Project Scope: - Removal of existing turfgrass and site preparation - Installation of drought-tolerant plants, mulch, boulders, bioretention swales, and decomposed granite - Modification or installation of efficient irrigation systems (conversion to drip or micro-spray) - Compliance with Assembly Bill 1572 (restricts potable water use for nonfunctional turf) - Integration with Western Municipal Water District rebate program - Project management, coordination, and rebate documentation - Final inspection, punch list completion, and plant establishment care - Products Requested: - 2,290 drought-tolerant plants (various species: Arbutus x 'Marina', Cercis occidentalis, Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez', Agave 'Blue Glow', Yucca rostrata, and others) - 19,836 sq ft mulch, 25 boulders (12"-24"), 761 sq ft bioretention swale, 4,726 sq ft decomposed granite - Services Requested: - Turf removal, site preparation, installation of landscaping, irrigation system modification, project management, rebate compliance, final inspection, plant establishment care - Unique Requirements: - Contractors must have at least three years of relevant experience - Valid California C-27 Landscaping License and DIR registration required - Demonstrated experience with Western Municipal Water District rebate program - Bid bond equal to at least 10% of proposal - Compliance with detailed landscape improvement plans by Ecesis Design - Notable Vendors Expressing Interest: - American Landscape Inc., Bedrock Group, Byrom-Davey, Earthscapes Landscape Inc., Everthrive Landscape Company, Marina Landscape Inc., Mariposa Landscapes - No specific OEMs for products; plant species and landscape designer (Ecesis Design) are specified - Contract awarded to lowest priced qualified bidder

Description

The City of Riverside Municipal Airport is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced waterwise landscape contractors to replace approximately 18,289 square feet of existing grass with water-efficient landscaping. The project aims to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill 1572, which restricts the use of potable water for irrigating nonfunctional turf at public facilities. The selected contractor must have demonstrated experience with the Western Municipal Water District’s rebate program, as the project is expected to incorporate eligible water-efficiency measures. All project paperwork must be completed by December 15, 2026.

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