Landscaping Services

The Orange County Transportation Authority is requesting bids on landscaping services across multiple facilities in Orange County, California under IFB 260524, with bids due August 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a pre-bid conference on August 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Authority's Administrative Office (550 South Main Street, Orange, CA 92868).

Bidders must hold a C-27 contractor's license, obtain Public Works Contractor Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations, provide a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License and Qualified Applicator License from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, and possess International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist certification. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., and all contractors must comply with federal, state, and local wage and employment laws.

The scope encompasses comprehensive landscaping services. Bidders must demonstrate at least two years of similar experience through project references and submit status of past and present contracts and a list of subcontractors performing work exceeding one-half of one percent of the bid amount.

The estimated contract value is $550,000 for an initial two-year term on a lump-sum basis. The Authority reserves the right to award the contract to one bidder or apportion requirements among multiple bidders. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions are due August 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. An on-site job walk will follow the pre-bid conference. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Authority's OpenGov Procurement portal, and teleconference participation is available for both the pre-bid conference and bid opening. Bid pricing must remain firm for 120 calendar days after bid close, with all costs including freight delivered F.O.B. destination.