C25864002 - Native Plant Nursery Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is soliciting bids for Native Plant Nursery Services (Bid Number C25864002) supporting entrance improvements and restoration projects at El Capitan State Beach and Gaviota State Park. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive native plant propagation services, including seed collection, preparation, storage, container plant propagation, maintenance and monitoring, and delivery of approximately 6,875 native plants across 31 species indigenous to Santa Barbara County. Specific deliverables include propagating plants in 1-gallon and 5-gallon containers, collecting arroyo willow cuttings for 50 live poles, and preparing hydroseeding materials. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in native plant propagation specific to Santa Barbara County and submit three project references verifying their capabilities. The bid submission deadline is November 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with questions accepted until October 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting administrative and technical requirements, with the anticipated contract award on November 17, 2025, and a project start date of November 30, 2025.

While the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement is waived for this project, bidders are still encouraged to partner with DVBE subcontractors and suppliers. A five percent (5%) Small Business Preference will be granted to properly certified small businesses, and bidders must possess a valid California Nursery License approved by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Contractors must submit multiple certifications, including DVBE declarations, Bidder Declaration, Commercially Useful Function Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and California Civil Rights Laws Certification. The estimated project budget is $95,000.00, with contractors required to have a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. Additional requirements include submitting a California city or county business license, completing standard State of California contract terms, and acknowledging that all developed materials become State property. The procurement will be funded solely through State appropriations, with no federal or additional funding sources identified.