IFB-299-2667005-JDW - Hydroseeding Services

The County of Orange, through its Waste & Recycling Department, is seeking competitive bids for IFB-299-2667005-JDW Hydroseeding Services across six county landfill locations. The procurement is a fully electronic solicitation for a three-year contract from November 23, 2024, through November 22, 2027, with potential two additional one-year renewal terms. Specific hydroseeding services include erosion control on cut and fill slopes, habitat mitigation using locally and commercially sourced seed materials, and supplemental vegetation coverage at existing mitigation sites. Work will be strictly limited to the fall/winter season between October 1 and January 15, during standard landfill operational hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Key procurement dates include July 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm for question submissions and July 26, 2024, at 4:00 pm for bid submissions, both to be completed through the County's online OpenGov bidding system. Bidders must carefully review the OCWR High-Risk Safety Packet and be prepared to submit comprehensive safety documentation within 14 calendar days of contract award. Evaluation will likely consider pricing, local seed sourcing capabilities, safety compliance, and adherence to detailed technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.

The procurement includes preference policies for Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), potentially providing bidding advantages to qualifying vendors. Bidders must be certified by the California Department of General Services as a Small Business and maintain a principal business operation within Orange County. The contract requires contractors to carry specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 combined single limit for Automobile Liability. A 2% administrative rebate on total sales is included for any subordinate contracts. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive seed pricing list and cost-plus markup provisions suggest flexibility in contract value. Vendors must submit quarterly Volume Sales Reports and comply with prevailing wage requirements, Cal/OSHA regulations, and an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that meets California regulatory standards. Failure to submit required safety documentation will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive, with the contract award moving to the next lowest bidder.