As-Needed Landscaping Services

The City of Brighton in Adams County, Colorado, is seeking proposals for As-Needed Landscaping Services through RFP Number 25-009149M v.2. The procurement solicits qualified firms to provide comprehensive landscaping services including landscape design, vegetation removal, planting, irrigation installation, mulching, and traffic control. Deliverables include digital as-built drawings, plant material warranties, and adherence to Brighton Streetscape Standards, with services to be performed on an as-needed basis through task orders or purchase orders. The initial contract term is one year, with potential extensions for up to four additional one-year terms contingent upon satisfactory performance and annual fund appropriation. Proposals are due on November 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST, with electronic submissions accepted only through BidNetDirect.com, and initial RFP questions due by October 21, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on firm experience, project approach, safety records, references, and pricing structure, with contractors required to demonstrate local landscaping expertise and compliance with city regulations.

The solicitation includes opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises, with provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) self-certification and local business preferences. Bidders can self-identify as minority-owned, woman-owned, disabled-owned, or qualify for small business enterprise (SBE) status, potentially receiving favorable consideration. The City reserves the right to award to one or multiple contractors and does not guarantee a specific work volume, with the ability to adjust contract work quantities by up to 25%. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the fee schedule requires contractors to provide comprehensive pricing, including hourly rates for various disciplines, materials and subcontractor markups, and potentially emergency or after-hours rates. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws, with the contract to be governed by Colorado state laws and exclusive venue in Adams County. The City aims to pay properly submitted invoices within 30 days of receipt and will evaluate submissions based on responsiveness, firm experience, proposal compliance, reference checks, and pricing structure.