Invasive Plant Control Services

The County of Orange, through OC Community Resources, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for invasive plant control services at Orange County Parks facilities, with questions due November 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and proposals due December 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The RFP includes cost-adjustment preferences for Orange County Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) of 5 percent, or 8 percent for firms certified as both. Subcontractors seeking to qualify for either preference must represent at least 20 percent of the total bid amount.

The scope covers surveying and treating up to 20,000 acres across up to 20 facilities annually, using manual, mechanical, and chemical methods consistent with the OC Parks Integrated Pest Management Plan and County Best Management Practices. Work concentrates between January 1 and June 30 each year. Minimum qualifications include valid pest control business licenses, at least two California Qualified Applicators Licenses, five years of invasive plant control experience, and crews of three to six personnel. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and statutory Workers' Compensation, with the County named as additional insured and waiver of subrogation provided.

Pricing is time and materials, not to exceed the total contract amount, with payment for actual hours spent surveying, treating, training, reporting, and coordinating. The contractor bears labor, equipment, transportation, dumping, materials, personal protective equipment, and licensing costs. The initial three-year term takes effect June 15, 2027, with two optional two-year renewals by mutual written agreement and Board of Supervisors approval. Board approval is required for annual values above $200,000 or multi-year values above $1 million. The contract allows other municipalities and governmental entities to use the same terms and pricing, with a 2 percent administrative rebate payable to the County on subordinate contract sales.

Evaluation weights written responses at 650 points, presentation or interview at 250 points, and cost proposal at 100 points. Optional pre-submittal meeting and site visit are available. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County's eProcurement Portal, as fax and email submissions are not accepted. Before award, contractors must provide D-U-N-S and UEI numbers, W-9 or W-8 forms, Campaign Contribution Disclosure forms, and a debarment certification. Respondents may not contact other County personnel about the solicitation.