Landscape Maintenance for Native Plant Habitat Management for South Region Landfills

The County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is soliciting proposals for landscape maintenance and native plant habitat management services for South Region Landfills, specifically covering Prima Deshecha Landfill, Coyote Canyon Landfill, and three additional closed landfill sites. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to manage approximately 250 acres of native habitat restoration areas, including coastal sage scrub, native grassland, riparian habitat, and 240 coast live oak trees. Key services include weed control, irrigation system management, plant establishment and replacement, erosion control, and monthly reporting. Respondents must possess a minimum of five years of experience in native habitat mitigation site maintenance, hold a Pest Control Business License with a Qualified Applicator License, and demonstrate familiarity with endangered species like the Least Bell's Vireo and Coastal California Gnatcatcher. A mandatory pre-submittal meeting and site visit is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in San Juan Capistrano, with questions due by January 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Electronic proposals are due February 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., with proposal evaluations planned for February 10, 2026, and potential interviews on March 10, 2026.

The County offers preferences for Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications, providing a 5% scoring advantage for qualified respondents. The contract will have an initial three-year term with two optional two-year renewal periods, subject to mutual written agreement. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract will be a firm fixed-fee arrangement, with Board of Supervisors approval required if the annual value exceeds $200,000 or total contract value surpasses $1,000,000. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Pollution Liability. Compliance requirements include prevailing wage regulations, NPDES storm water requirements, and adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The successful contractor will be responsible for all operational costs, including labor, equipment, materials, permits, and waste disposal, with monthly invoicing and net thirty-day payment terms.