Pond Maintenance MD2

The City of Hayward, located in Alameda County, California, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive Pond Maintenance MD2 services through a Request for Quote (RFQ) #25-049. The project requires an experienced professional to conduct landscape and irrigation repair maintenance, with specific focus on pond and canal maintenance. Key deliverables include weekly canal inspections, water quality analysis, monitoring plant and algae growth, debris removal, skimmer cleaning, and mechanical equipment maintenance. Contractors must possess a valid California C-27 contractor's license and a California State chemical Applicator's License. The RFQ includes a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 2833 Dune Circle, with a question submission deadline of June 5, 2025. Proposals are due on June 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with a tentative contractor selection date of June 26, 2025. The evaluation will be points-based across seven equally weighted criteria: proposal quality, experience, timeline, capacity, cost, references, and other considerations, with each category scoring up to 10 points.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the OpenGov Procurement platform and provide a City of Hayward business license. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability. The contract includes detailed bonding provisions, with performance and labor bonds covering 100% of the total contract amount and providing a one-year warranty period for repairs and replacements. Bidders must also complete several mandatory certifications, including a Non-Collusion Affidavit, a Non-nuclear Weapons Involvement Affirmation, and a Nondiscriminatory Employment Practices Certification. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the pricing proposal includes a base bid for monthly services with additional line items for specialized labor costs such as electrician, plumbing, general labor, and aquatic vegetation removal. The City has structured this procurement to ensure thorough vetting of contractors and comprehensive service delivery for pond and canal maintenance.