26C450001 - CHP Madera - Landscaping Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol is soliciting bids for landscaping services at the CHP Madera Area Office under Small Business Bid Solicitation 26C450001, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Bidding is restricted to firms certified by the Department of General Services Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services as Small Business (SB), Small Business Public Works (SB-PW), or Micro Business (MB) — a hard set-aside that filters all eligible respondents.

The scope converts approximately 9,500 square feet of turf grass to low-water-use landscape in compliance with Governor's Executive Orders N-10-21 and B-18-12. Work includes removing existing turf, dead plants, and trees; installing a commercial-grade drip irrigation system; installing decomposed granite and mulch ground covers; planting 500 California native plants (300 at 3.5-gallon size and 200 at 1.5-gallon size); constructing a vegetated swale for stormwater retention; and creating a memorial area with drought-resistant flowering plants and cacti adjacent to the flagpole. Contractors must hold a valid California Contractors State Licensing Board C-27 Landscaping Contractor License and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Work must be completed within 45 working days, with a two-year equipment and labor warranty and 90-day plant guarantee.

The contract runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with potential extensions contingent on satisfactory performance and funding. Prevailing wage rates apply under California Labor Code sections. A payment bond equal to 100 percent of contract value is required for public works contracts exceeding $25,000. The mandatory site walk-through is September 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Questions are due September 21, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a lump-sum basis. Bids must be submitted via email in non-fillable PDF format to contract analyst James Bellefeuille with no information in the email body.