Landscape/Maintenance Serv. MANDATORY JOBWALK AMD02

An Independent School District in California is requesting bids for landscape and maintenance services under RFB IS_27200131_1, with proposals due September 11, 2026 and a mandatory job walk required for bid eligibility. Attendance at the job walk and execution of a liability waiver are prerequisites for submitting a responsive proposal.

The scope encompasses grounds maintenance, vegetation management, irrigation system maintenance, and general landscape upkeep with specified performance standards, equipment requirements, and service frequency. Bidders must attend the mandatory site inspection to familiarize themselves with property conditions and existing systems before pricing the work. Specific scope details, including quantities and performance metrics for response times and quality standards, are established in the detailed specifications.

A Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form is required as part of the bid package, and the solicitation documents reference set-aside or participation requirements applicable to small business, minority business enterprise, or women business enterprise participation — exact terms are contained in the complete RFB documentation. Bidders must provide a minimum of three professional references from clients for whom they have performed similar landscape and maintenance services within the past five years, including client name, contact person, phone number, email address, project scope, duration, and completion date.

All prospective bidders must complete and submit standardized purchasing forms included in Appendix A as mandatory components of the bid package. The contracting agency reserves the right to contact references to verify performance history and qualifications prior to award.