HSR25-16 Weekly Non-Chemical Landscape/Trash Pick-Up Maintenance Services County of Fresno.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) HSR25-16 for weekly non-chemical landscape and trash pick-up maintenance services across properties in Fresno County. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive maintenance services at three specific property locations, including ground cover maintenance, shrub and tree pruning, cultivation, irrigation system testing and repair, trash and debris removal, sidewalk sweeping, and drainage cleaning. Bidders must hold a valid California C-27 (Landscaping) contractor license and submit detailed pricing for weekly maintenance services, irrigation labor and repair services, replacement parts, safety training, and required meetings. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with site visits to all three properties. Written questions are due by November 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with responses to be released by November 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The final bid submission deadline is November 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:00 PM the same day. The contract term will run from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028, with an option to extend for an additional twelve months.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and preference provisions for disadvantaged businesses, requiring a three percent (3%) minimum Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation for bids of $10,000 or more, with a tiered DVBE participation incentive offering up to 5% preference for bids committing 5% or greater DVBE participation. Additionally, a five percent (5%) Small Business preference is available for non-certified small business bidders committing at least 25% of the contract to certified small businesses. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Cost Sheet, Payee Data Record, DVBE documentation, civil rights certifications, and insurance certificates providing $1 million in general and automobile liability coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, bidders are required to provide pricing for weekly services, with a $2,500 replacement parts bucket included in the bid. The contract will be subject to California General Terms and Conditions (GTCs 02/2025) and Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017), suggesting a structured and regulated procurement process.