2050 Massachusetts Avenue San Bernardino Community Wellness Center Groundcover Bark

The Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), a local public entity of the State of California, is issuing an Informal Request for Bids (iRFB 26-07146) for groundcover bark installation at the 2050 Massachusetts Avenue San Bernardino Community Wellness Center located in San Bernardino County. The procurement seeks bids for the removal of existing bark, litter, weeds, and plant debris from bare planter areas throughout the facility, followed by installation of a minimum 2-inch layer of medium-sized decorative bark with all materials and disposal conducted off-site. Bidders must hold a valid California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) C-27 Landscaping Contractor license in good standing at the time of bid submission and maintain it throughout project duration. As a public works project, all bidders must comply with California prevailing wage requirements, submit certified payroll documents with invoices, and register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The mandatory job walk is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with attendance required for bid eligibility. The deadline for submitting questions is May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT, and bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire website by May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder at IEHP's sole discretion, with bids remaining valid for 90 calendar days following the bid opening date.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are identified in the procurement documents provided. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors specified for this project. The landscape design package incorporates a comprehensive planting and irrigation system designed in accordance with California water conservation standards, including the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), with the site encompassing approximately 3,581 square feet of high water zone, 22,950 square feet of medium water zone, and low water zone coverage utilizing a WeatherTRAK ET Pro3 controller. Bid pricing must be presented in total project cost format, inclusive of all taxes, permits, fees, and licenses, with labor and materials listed separately and FOB destination. If the awarded contract exceeds $25,000, a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price is required prior to work commencement, and IEHP reserves the right to require a performance bond at its discretion. Bid security is not required for this informal solicitation. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available documentation.