16-091 Non-Chemical Landscape Maintenance Services for the Santa Monica DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is soliciting bids for non-chemical landscape maintenance services at the Santa Monica Field Office located at 2235 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a contractor to provide weekly landscape maintenance services from October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2018, with potential for a 6-month contract extension. Bidders must possess a valid C27 contractor license and submit both monthly and 24-month total cost figures. Key procurement dates include April 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. for written questions, May 2, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. for question responses, and a bid submission deadline of May 10, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. The scope of work includes landscape maintenance with special provisions related to drought conditions, requiring modified irrigation and landscaping practices. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on cost, contractor qualifications, and compliance with licensing and insurance requirements.

The procurement includes opportunities for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Non-Small Business preferences, potentially creating advantages for qualifying businesses. Insurance requirements mandate $1 million per occurrence for commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage. The contract accounts for potential delays due to protests or legal actions, with a provision for a 6-month extension under existing terms and rates. The procurement is specifically impacted by the Governor's State of Emergency declaration related to drought conditions, which has modified certain landscaping and irrigation requirements. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract demonstrates a clear commitment to sustainable landscape maintenance practices that align with California's current environmental challenges. The specific budget range is not explicitly stated, but the requirement for monthly and 24-month total cost submissions suggests a structured financial approach to the contract.