RFB 25-009 Median Landscaping

The Town of Parker, Colorado, is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) 25-009 for Median Landscaping Services, seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive landscaping work on three medians along Mainstreet. The project involves removing existing mulch, vegetation, and plant materials, installing weed barriers, and placing black granite rock mulch across approximately 8,165 total square feet of median areas. Specific deliverables include installing new trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses according to precise Town of Parker planting standards, with work to be completed between August 1 and September 30, 2025. Bids will be received electronically through the Bonfire platform until 2:00 PM MST on July 24, 2025, with a tentative award date in July/August 2025. The procurement is structured as a Best-Value bid, where pricing is the primary consideration, but additional factors will be evaluated, including implementation plan, project experience, warranty, and contractor history. Bidders must submit a detailed response not exceeding 10 pages, include 3-5 professional references, and provide at least three examples of similar projects. Contractors are expected to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to complete the project professionally and efficiently.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the Town of Parker emphasizes equal opportunity and non-discrimination in contractor selection. Work hours are restricted to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Commercial Automobile Liability. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the project involves significant material installation, including 117 tons of 1.5-inch black granite across multiple median sections. The contract appears to be a one-year performance agreement with potential extensions, and the Town of Parker will be responsible for appropriating project funds. Contractors will be required to verify and potentially repair existing Netafim irrigation systems, ensure proper plant material placement, and comply with detailed planting standards outlined in the Town of Parker's May 2023 technical specifications. The project covers median areas from CCRT to Twenty Mile Road, involving multiple sections along Mainstreet with precise landscaping requirements.