California eProcure #C26554002

Invasive Weed Abatement Services for Oceano Dunes, Pismo State Beach, and Oso Flaco

California Parks is seeking qualified contractors to control invasive plants at coastal recreation areas in San Luis Obispo County. - Buyer: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Oceano Dunes District. - Service requested: Weed abatement at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pismo State Beach, and Oso Flaco. - Target species are European beach grass (Ammophila arenaria), ice plant (Carpobrotus edulis and Carpobrotus chilensis), and perennial veldt grass (Ehrharta calycina). - Methods include manual, mechanical, and chemical treatment in designated areas, with incidental treatments as requested. - Contractor supplies labor, materials, permits, transportation, and equipment. - Environmental requirements: Protect sensitive habitats, listed species, and cultural resources through avoidance and monitoring; sensitive site locations are confidential. - Qualifications: California pest control business license and on-site staff with current Qualified Applicator Licenses in categories A, B, C, D, and F, registered in San Luis Obispo County. Proposers must also show at least five years of relevant experience in sensitive California dune ecosystems, knowledge of protected species, and three similar-project references. - Selection and value: Award is to the lowest-cost qualified, responsible proposer. The contract ceiling is $280,000; the actual amount may be lower. - OEMs and named vendors: None identified; this is a field service requirement rather than an OEM product purchase.

Description

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Oceano Dunes District seeks qualified firms to provide weed abatement services in Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area and Pismo State Beach in San Luis Obispo County. Work targets European beach grass, ice plant, and perennial veldt grass to restore native habitat while protecting sensitive species, habitats, and cultural resources. The agreement period is 36 months, beginning upon DGS approval, with a maximum value of $280,000. Proposers must meet specified California pest-control licensing and experience qualifications; proposals are evaluated pass/fail for minimum requirements, with award to the responsible, qualified proposer offering the lowest cost.

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