IFPQ-Certified SB including MB, SB-PW or a DVBE, Landscape Maintenance Service in San Diego County

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is requesting price quotes for landscape maintenance services at the District 11 Transportation Management Center in San Diego County under IFPQ Solicitation No. 11A4455, with quotations due October 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The solicitation is restricted to certified Small Businesses (including micro businesses), Small Businesses for public works purposes, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises — a hard eligibility gate.

The scope comprises weekly landscape maintenance (two laborers, eight hours per week), irrigation system maintenance and repairs, plant replacement and fertilization, pest control applications three times annually, tree pruning, debris removal, and miscellaneous grounds maintenance. Work includes edging and trimming groundcover, replacing up to 10 ivy-type plant flats and 6 five-gallon shrubs annually, and maintaining irrigation systems with specific valve and sprinkler head replacements. Awardees must hold a valid California Contractors State License Board C-27 (Landscaping Contractor) license and current Department of Industrial Relations registration.

The maximum bid limit is $484,000 over an estimated three-year term running December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029. Prevailing-wage rates apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. A Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. Required submittals include a Price Quote Proposal, Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Non-Collusion Declaration, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Proof of insurance (general liability and automobile coverage with Caltrans listed as additional insured) must be provided within ten working days of award notification.

An optional site inspection is scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Written questions are due October 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The anticipated award date is November 6, 2026. Caltrans must receive at least two price quotes to proceed with award.