College Elvas Streetscapes Maintenance Services

The City of Sacramento is requesting bids for landscape maintenance services at College Elvas Streetscapes in Sacramento County and San Francisco City, with proposals due September 22, 2026. A California C27 Landscape Maintenance Contractor license is mandatory; bidders must also hold a State Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator License, Agricultural Pest Control Business License, City of Sacramento Business Operations Tax Certificate, and State Department of Industrial Regulations Public Works Contractor Registration.

The scope encompasses general horticultural maintenance, integrated pest management, manual and automatic irrigation operation, landscape cleanup, irrigation system repairs, and plant material replacement. Work requirements vary by location. No subcontracting of maintenance services or pesticide applications is permitted. The contractor must employ at minimum one full-time employee holding a Qualified Applicators' License or Maintenance Gardener Certificate registered with the Sacramento County Agriculture Commissioner, and one full-time employee competent in irrigation system testing, rebuilding, valve and controller replacement, and CalSense Smart controller operation. The contractor must demonstrate at least two years of experience providing landscape maintenance services for large-scale commercial and governmental agencies.

Turf maintenance follows specified height standards (2–4 inches), mulching protocols, fertilization with slow-release pellets, and aeration schedules. Tree, shrub, vine, and groundcover maintenance requirements are detailed. All irrigation operations must comply with Sacramento City Code Chapter 13.04 outdoor water conservation requirements. Chemical applications require monthly documentation and compliance with all federal, state, and county regulations.

The City Inspector conducts routine weekly inspections with documented performance ratings. "Needs Improvement" ratings require correction within seven calendar days; "Unsatisfactory" ratings require correction within 48 hours. The contractor must submit a proposed service schedule within fourteen days after contract award, with weekday operations between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Primary Roadway services not commencing until after 8:30 a.m. Payment is monthly upon satisfactory delivery as verified by the Inspector.