C25680009 - Weed Control (RFP)

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) C25680009 for weed control and invasive plant species management services at Benicia State Recreation Area and Southampton Marsh Natural Preserve in Solano County. The primary objective is to control target invasive plant species within high-priority natural resource protection areas to restore native wetland plant communities that support federally endangered plant and animal species in one of the most diverse marshes in the San Francisco Bay region. Qualified contractors must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of invasive species management, native wetland restoration principles, and experience working in sensitive ecological settings. Deliverables include furnished labor, materials, tools, equipment including personal protective equipment, insurance, licenses, and overhead expenses necessary for invasive plant control activities. Pricing is structured on a per-hour, per-person rate for invasive plant species control services plus a per-day mobilization and demobilization fee covering staff travel and transportation costs. The hourly rate must encompass all labor, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, materials, supplies, staff benefits, and taxes, excluding travel time to the park and extended rest breaks. Key deadlines include written question responses posted by March 16, 2026; proposals due by March 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time; Notice of Proposed Award by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time; and the proposed agreement start date of May 1, 2026.

The RFP documents indicate that bidders must complete multiple certification forms and declarations, including Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation forms and declarations, suggesting potential set-aside opportunities or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must comply with numerous statutory and regulatory requirements including Iran Contracting Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Russia Sanctions compliance under Executive Order N-6-22, California Civil Rights Laws Certification for contracts over $100,000, non-collusion certifications, drug-free workplace standards, workers' compensation insurance, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. All contractors must complete an Artificial Intelligence (AI) disclosure form to document any use of generative AI or AI technology in performing contract deliverables. The contract documentation does not identify incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget allocation amounts, though the contract term and funding sources are contingent upon the approved scope of work and departmental budget availability. Bidders must submit a completed STD 204 Payee Data Record with tax identification information and ensure timely submission of complete proposals including all required certifications and the cost proposal in the specified format to be considered for award.