Landscape Maintenance Power Equipment

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Parks Division is seeking vendors to provide electric backpack blowers through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation, posted on February 19, 2025, requires vendors to submit comprehensive bids for landscape maintenance power equipment, with a specific focus on electric backpack blowers and related equipment from manufacturers like STIHL. Bids are due by 2:00 pm on April 2, 2024, and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest Grand Total Price, with pricing valid from March 31, 2024, to June 30, 2024. Vendors must provide pricing for all line items to be considered responsive, with delivery required within five working days to 233 W. Mountain St., Pasadena, CA 91103. The procurement includes multiple equipment types such as chainsaws, pole saws, push mowers, brushcutters, charging stations, batteries, and gas-powered trimmers. Evaluation will involve assessing vendors' relevant experience through a detailed Relevant Experience Form, which requires documentation of up to five previous projects demonstrating capability in similar equipment procurement.

The solicitation includes several vendor qualification requirements and opportunities for diverse businesses. Vendors must complete a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) form and comply with Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, with potential living wage ordinance requirements if the contract total exceeds $25,000. The City of Pasadena emphasizes local preferences and a commitment to recruiting local residents for any new positions created through this contract. Optional forms such as the AA-1, AA-2, and AA-3 allow vendors to demonstrate workforce diversity and non-discriminatory hiring practices. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive equipment list suggests a potentially significant procurement budget. Electronic submission is mandatory through the City's eProcurement Portal, and vendors must also complete a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form, with potential civil penalties ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for non-compliance. The procurement process includes provisions for local business participation and transparency in workforce composition.