Weed_Abatement_RFP 25.302.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) #PWD 25.302 issued by the City of Pleasanton's Public Works Department for Weed Abatement Services. The city seeks proposals for weed abatement landscape services across various street right-of-ways, city-owned lots, and open space locations throughout the city limits, covering approximately 150 weed abatement sites within 24 square miles. The RFP was advertised on Friday, June 27, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. Bids are due on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, by 11 a.m. at the City Clerk's Office. The contract is set to commence on September 1, 2025, and expire on June 30, 2028, with potential extensions for two additional one-year terms.

The scope of services includes multiple weed abatement activities such as weed control, string line trimming, mowing, tractor services, utility and street weed abatement, and park weed abatement, along with hauling and disposal of debris. The contractor will be responsible for pesticide application, monthly reporting, and adhering to the City of Pleasanton's Integrated Pest Management Policy. Evaluation criteria include completeness of response (pass/fail), cost (30 points), implementation plan (40 points), and relevant work experience/references (30 points). The city will select the most qualified contractor based on work experience, implementation plan, and competitive project cost, with the ability to negotiate additional locations or services as needed.