HSR23-69 As-Needed Weed Abatement Services Counties of Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kern, and Kings (Central Valley).

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for as-needed weed abatement services in the counties of Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kern, and Kings (Central Valley). The successful bidder will provide labor, tools, materials, equipment, supervision, and travel necessary to perform the weed abatement services on Authority-owned properties. The agreement term is from May 1, 2024, or upon contract approval, through April 30, 2026, with an Authority option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months. Bids must be submitted by April 26, 2024, by 11:00 AM local time. The Authority will evaluate bids and award the contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder.

The IFB includes a 3% goal for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and a 25% goal for Small Business (SB) participation, inclusive of a 3% Microbusiness (MB) goal. Awarded contractors must provide required documents, including insurance certificates and Contractor Certification Clauses, prior to contract approval. The Authority has not disclosed any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this service, and the available budget range is not specified in the IFB.