CHP EL cajon area office ¿ landscape maintenance services-IFB#26C680001

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for landscape maintenance services at the CHP El Cajon Area Office (1722 East Main Street, El Cajon, California) under IFB 26C680001, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This is a public works project subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code sections 1770, 1773, and 1773.1.

Bidders must hold a valid Contractors State License Board C-27 Landscaping Contractor License, a local city or county business license, and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Small/micro business preference up to five percent is available; non-small business bidders claiming twenty-five percent small business subcontractor participation are eligible for up to five percent preference. DVBE participation is not required but bidders who voluntarily participate receive DVBE incentive consideration. Cumulative preference and incentive adjustments cannot exceed ten percent or $100,000, whichever is less.

The scope encompasses comprehensive landscape maintenance at the facility as detailed in Exhibit A. Pricing shall be submitted monthly for weekly services multiplied by twelve months to establish total contract cost. The contract term is twelve months effective April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, with an option for one additional twelve-month extension subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and CHP approval. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjustments for applicable preferences and incentives.

Bidders must provide proof of liability insurance meeting requirements in Exhibit E before contract execution. All personnel assigned to the contract are subject to driver license checks before facility access is authorized. A pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Written questions are due September 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Bid opening follows at 11:30 a.m. on September 23.