24-366 RE-BID #1 Landscape cleanup and maintenance services at the Turlock DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24-366 RE-BID #1 for landscape cleanup and maintenance services at the Turlock DMV Field Office located at 825 E. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock, CA. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide one-time landscape cleanup service and bi-weekly landscape maintenance services for a thirty-six-month contract term, with a proposed start date of June 1, 2025, or upon contract approval. Bidders must possess a valid C27 contractor license and demonstrate compliance with state requirements, including the Darfur Contracting Act and civil rights laws. Key procurement dates include bid availability on April 9, 2025, written questions due by April 17, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of April 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day. The DMV will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsible responsive bid, with an emphasis on low environmental impact practices, requiring materials like fertilizers to be certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute.

While a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived, bidders can receive a bid incentive of 3-5% for DVBE participation. Prospective contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Cost Sheet, and various state-mandated forms. The estimated contract value is $46,140.00 for the full thirty-six-month term, with bids to be submitted exclusively via email. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Tuolumne County, Torrance City, and Stanislaus County, indicating a regional scope for the landscape maintenance services. Bidders should note that the DMV will not accept mailed or hand-delivered bids, emphasizing the electronic submission requirement. The contract represents an opportunity for landscape maintenance providers to secure a state-level service contract with specific environmental and operational standards.