16-091_Santa_Monica_Landscape_IFB.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for non-chemical landscape maintenance services at the Santa Monica DMV Field Office. The contract term is from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2018. Services are to be performed at 2235 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404, with maintenance required at least once per week. Key dates include: written questions due by April 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., responses to questions released by May 2, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., and bid submission deadline of May 10, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Bidders must possess a valid C27 contractor license.

The contract includes special provisions due to drought conditions, with water usage restrictions and modified maintenance requirements in place. Bidders must submit monthly cost and 24-month total cost figures. Insurance requirements include $1 million per occurrence for commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Non-Small Business preferences are available. The contract allows for a potential 6-month extension under the same terms and rates if a protest or legal action delays a new agreement award. Due to severe drought conditions and the Governor's State of Emergency declaration, certain provisions regarding irrigation and landscaping in the scope of work have been modified or will not be enforced until further notice.