IFB Propagate Historic Howard-Ralston Eucalyptus Trees in San Mateo County

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to provide services for the collection of plant material and propagation of 540 healthy tree saplings of historic Howard-Ralston Eucalyptus trees in San Mateo County. The contractor will be responsible for providing all expertise, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, personnel safety gear and safety training, and incidentals necessary to perform the work. The contract term will commence on September 1, 2024 and expire on December 31, 2030. Bidders must possess a valid and current license to sell nursery stock in California, have a minimum of 10 years of continuous business presence selling nursery stock in California, and meet other specified minimum qualifications. The bid is due on July 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with the bid opening occurring on the same day at 2:30 PM. Caltrans will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

This solicitation includes a 5% Small Business (SB) or Micro Business (MB) preference, as well as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program. The total contract amount is not to exceed a specified dollar value, and payment will be made based on the bid proposal pricing and approved invoices. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.