San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Planet bids #PWG474.0-27

San Diego MTS seeks seven-year landscape maintenance and repair services for transit facilities

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is seeking a qualified contractor for a seven-year landscape maintenance and repair program across its transit facilities. - Government Buyer: - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Land Management Department - Procurement Specialist: Armando Garcia-Olvera - Scope of Work: - Scheduled monthly landscape maintenance at 28 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations, parking lots, transit centers, and 8 additional MTS properties - As-needed repair services including hillside and v-ditch cleanup, arundo removal, vacant lot cleanup, and emergency/non-emergency call-back services - Weed abatement and chemical application on up to 480 acres of right-of-way and 180 acres off-track annually - Products/Services Requested: - General landscaping (shrubs, hedges, vines, groundcover, irrigation systems, hardscape, sidewalks, tree pruning) - Arundo removal at Alvarado Creek and other locations - Hillside and v-ditch cleanup at Rancho Bernardo Transit Center - Litter pickup at Kearny Mesa Transit Center - Chemical herbicide application (pre-emergent and post-emergent) for weed abatement - Sprinkler and irrigation repairs - Tree trimming services - Quantities: - Monthly maintenance at each site (typically 12 months per year per location) - Annual arundo removal (1 per site) - Chemical application: up to 480 acres on-track, 180 acres off-track, and 120 acres optional per year - As-needed services with specified hourly quantities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold C49 and C27 licenses and have at least three years of commercial landscaping and tree trimming experience - Strict compliance with MS4 stormwater pollution prevention, NPDES regulations, CARB requirements, and integrated pest management (IPM) - Mandatory contractor training on best management practices and environmental compliance - Use of safer alternative products for chemical applications - Emergency response times: 2 hours for emergencies, 8 hours for non-emergencies - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are mentioned; opportunity is open to all qualified landscaping and maintenance vendors - Aztec Landscaping, Inc. is listed as a bidder - Pricing: - Detailed pricing required for each site and service, including annual materials/parts allowances and markups - Period of Performance: - Seven-year base period, with annual pricing and possible option years - Services scheduled monthly and annually as specified - Environmental and Safety Compliance: - Emphasis on chemical discharge reduction, irrigation runoff control, and quality control inspections - Contractor must comply with all state and federal laws and regulations

Description

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is soliciting bids for a seven-year landscaping maintenance program. The scope includes maintenance for 28 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations, parking lots, transit centers, and 8 properties managed by MTS's Land Management Department. The solicitation requires electronic submission of bids and includes a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 7, 2026. The bid due date is November 6, 2026.

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