City of Riverside PlanetBids #8278

Riverside Municipal Airport Waterwise Landscape Turf Replacement Project

The City of Riverside Municipal Airport is seeking qualified waterwise landscape contractors for a large-scale turf replacement project to comply with water efficiency regulations. - Government Buyer: - City Manager's Office, City of Riverside (Airport Department, Finance-Purchasing Division) - Project Scope: - Removal of approximately 18,289 square feet of non-functional turfgrass - Installation of drought-tolerant, water-efficient landscaping including trees, shrubs, groundcover, mulch, bioretention swale, decomposed granite, and boulders - Modification or installation of efficient irrigation systems (conversion to drip or micro-spray) - Products Requested: - 9 drought-tolerant trees (Arbutus x 'Marina', Western Redbud, Natchez Crape Myrtle) - 2,290 shrubs and groundcover (Agave, Aloe, Cordyline, Dasylirion, Dianella, Muhlenbergia, Salvia, Yucca) - 19,836 sq ft mulch, 4,726 sq ft decomposed granite, 761 sq ft bioretention swale, 25 boulders (12"-24") - Services Requested: - Turf removal and site preparation - Landscape installation (planting, mulching, swale, boulder placement) - Project management, permit acquisition, documentation, and rebate program coordination - Irrigation system modification and establishment period care - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with Assembly Bill 1572 (potable water restrictions) - Integration with Western Municipal Water District rebate program - Contractors must hold a valid C-27 Landscaping License and active California DIR registration - Minimum three years relevant experience required - Notarized bid bond (minimum 10% of proposal), company information, references, and cost breakdown mandatory - Strict documentation, inspection, and completion deadlines - Notable Plant Types: - Arbutus x 'Marina', Cercis occidentalis, Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez', Agave 'Blue Glow', Aloe striata, Cordyline australis 'Red Star', Dasylirion longissimum, Dianella caerulea 'DBB03', Muhlenbergia capillaris, Salvia clevelandii, Yucca rostrata - All responses must be submitted electronically via the City’s bidding website.

Description

The City of Riverside Municipal Airport is seeking proposals from qualified 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, restricting potable water use for irrigating nonfunctional turf at public facilities. Contractors must have experience with the Western Municipal Water District’s rebate program, as the project will include eligible water-efficiency measures. The project and all paperwork must be completed by December 15, 2026. Bidders must submit a notarized bid bond equal to at least 10% of their proposal amount.

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