California eProcure #03A4123

Caltrans seeks contractor for oak woodland restoration services at Cosumnes Ecological Reserve, Sacramento County

Caltrans, under the California State Transportation Agency, is seeking a contractor for the Cosumnes Ecological Reserve Oak Woodland Restoration Project in Sacramento County. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 3/Environmental Planning, Division of Procurement and Contracts - Scope of Work: - Restoration and maintenance services at an 8-acre oak woodland site - Includes mowing, weeding, plant protection, tree shelter replacement, tree guard removal, and tree marker construction - Products/Services Requested: - 306 tree shelter replacements - 306 tree guard removals - 306 tree markers constructed - 10 weed mowings (8 acres each) - 10 target weed removals (0.5 acres each) - Unique Requirements: - Prime bidder must hold a valid C-27 (Landscape Contractor) license for at least four years - Valid Pest Control Business license and Qualified Applicator License (QAL) from California Department of Pesticide Regulation required - Registration with Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) mandatory - Minimum five years' experience in California Native Wetland, Riparian, or Oak Woodland Restoration and Mitigation Planting projects (over 3,000 plants and three-year establishment period) - Restoration Specialist with relevant degree and five years' habitat restoration experience must be employed or subcontracted and on-site to direct all tasks - Prevailing wage applies if contract exceeds $15,000 - Mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection required for all bidders - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

This solicitation is for a contractor to provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, travel, and incidentals necessary to perform mowing, weeding, plant protection, tree marker and cage removal services for the Cosumnes Ecological Reserve Oak Woodland Restoration Project. The work will be conducted at an 8-acre oak woodland restoration site within the Dillard Unit of the Cosumnes Ecological Reserve in Sacramento County, along State Route 99 at Post Mile 7.3. The contractor must meet specific licensing and experience requirements, including a valid C-27 Landscaping Contractor license and experience in California Native Wetland, Riparian, or Oak Woodland Restoration projects. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection is scheduled for September 8, 2026.

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