exhibits_folder_-_all_county_parks.pdf

The file "exhibits_folder_-_all_county_parks.pdf" relates to landscape maintenance contract opportunities issued by multiple jurisdictions, including the City of Hayward, California, and Santa Rosa County, Florida. The City of Hayward's Request for Quotation (RFQ #26-005) seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive landscape maintenance services across approximately 767,103 square feet of landscape areas, including Route 238/Mission Boulevard, Linear Park, Jackson Corridor, and Entry Monuments. Key dates include a mandatory on-site meeting on August 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by September 3, 2025, and final proposals due September 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM through an electronic procurement portal. Simultaneously, Santa Rosa County is seeking bids for County Industrial Parks Landscaping and Maintenance services, with bids due by 10:00 am on November 24, 2025, to be publicly opened via Teams.

Contractor qualifications for the Hayward project include a valid California C-27 contractor's license, Bay-Friendly Maintenance Professional certification, chemical applicator and irrigation certifications, and a certified arborist. The evaluation process will assess proposals based on quality (10%), experience (33%), cost (33%), and other considerations (24%). Required services include weekly trash and debris removal, weed control, irrigation system maintenance, quarterly shrub trimming, and biannual fertilization. While no specific contract value is stated, the detailed maintenance requirements suggest a significant municipal investment. Both jurisdictions encourage participation from small businesses, minority/women-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises, with Santa Rosa County explicitly stating non-discrimination policies. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance documentation and create a free account with OpenGov Procurement to submit electronic bids.