Northborough Streetscapes Maintenance Services

The City of Sacramento is requesting bids for streetscape maintenance services covering horticultural maintenance, integrated pest management, irrigation operation and repair, and plant material replacement at designated locations throughout Sacramento, with proposals due September 29, 2026. The contractor must hold a California C27 Landscape Maintenance Contractor license and demonstrate at least two years of experience providing maintenance services for large-scale commercial and governmental agencies.

The scope encompasses turf mowing and maintenance, tree and shrub pruning, ground cover maintenance, general area cleanup, bi-weekly irrigation system testing and monitoring, licensed chemical applications, and debris removal. The contractor must provide a full-time management representative available during business hours and a competent field supervisor on-site during all work operations. The City will conduct weekly site inspections by a designated Streetscapes Maintenance Inspector; performance ratings drive remediation timelines (seven calendar days for "Needs Improvement," 48 hours for "Unsatisfactory," and termination risk for "Failure to Comply"). The contractor is responsible for all materials, labor, equipment, and debris-disposal costs, with payment conditioned upon satisfactory performance verification.

Key compliance requirements include maintenance of all state licenses and certifications throughout the contract term, adherence to Sacramento City Code Chapter 13.04 regarding outdoor water conservation and odd/even day irrigation schedules, California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards for public right-of-way work, 24-hour emergency response capability for irrigation system failures, monthly chemical-use reports and pest control advisor recommendations, and full compliance with OSHA, Cal-OSHA, and federal safety regulations. Contractors receiving "Failure to Comply" ratings may be deemed "Non-Responsible" for up to one year on future bids. Pricing is based on results and varies by location depending on landscaping present.