HSR25-15 As-Needed Weed Abatement Services IFB (Central Valley)

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for as-needed weed abatement services across multiple Central Valley counties including Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kern, and Kings. The procurement requires a contractor to provide a minimum two-person crew capable of performing various weed abatement services such as tractor disking, tractor mowing, hand mowing, and weed eating on properties up to 100 acres. Contractors must possess a valid C-27 contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., which is required for bid eligibility. Written questions are due by November 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., with responses to be released by November 13, 2025. Bids are due November 19, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., with bid evaluation based on the lowest responsible responsive bid. The contract term will run from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, with a potential twelve-month extension option.

The procurement includes specific small business (SB) and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements, with a 25 percent SB utilization goal (including three percent for Microbusinesses) and a three percent DVBE participation goal. Bids meeting or exceeding DVBE participation thresholds can receive incentives of 3-5 percent. Contractors must provide comprehensive bid packages including cost sheets with hourly rates, safety training documentation, and proof of licensing. Additional requirements include maintaining commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million, workers' compensation insurance, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements. The Authority does not guarantee a minimum work volume, with services to be assigned through Task Orders and compensated on an hourly rate basis. The final payment will have $10,000 withheld pending completion of DVBE reporting if DVBE participation was committed. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract allows for flexible, as-needed service delivery across multiple Central Valley jurisdictions.