RE-BID HSR25-16 - Weekly Non-Chemical Landscape/Trash Pick-Up Maintenance Services - County of Fresno

The County of Fresno is conducting a re-bid (HSR25-16) for weekly non-chemical landscape and trash pick-up maintenance services for commercial properties located in Fresno, California. The procurement involves comprehensive landscape maintenance services for four specific property locations, including ground cover maintenance, shrub and tree pruning, cultivation, debris removal, and irrigation system testing and repairs. Contractors must possess a valid C-27 (Landscaping) contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board. The contract term is set for February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028, with a potential one-year extension option. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., and written questions must be submitted by December 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Bids are due December 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Evaluation will include comprehensive review of bid documents, cost sheets, payee data records, certifications, and proof of licensing.

The procurement includes significant small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) requirements, with a 25% Small Business utilization goal, including a 3% Microbusiness carve-out and a 3% DVBE participation requirement. Bidders claiming Small Business or DVBE certification must provide current Department of General Services certification documentation. A DVBE participation incentive ranging from 1% to 3% will be applied during bid evaluation based on commitment levels. Compensation structure includes monthly landscape maintenance rates, hourly labor rates for irrigation repairs (not to exceed twenty hours), a $2,500 repair/replacement parts allocation, and hourly rates for required safety training and kick-off meetings. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and multi-year term suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified landscaping contractors with strong small business and veteran enterprise credentials.