RFP Weed Abatement and Landscaping Services-As Needed

The City of Mesa Water Resources Department is requesting proposals for weed abatement and landscaping services on an as-needed basis, with proposals due October 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Arizona time and a pre-proposal conference on October 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The City does not guarantee any minimum or maximum amount of work and reserves the right to award to multiple vendors.

Contractors must be licensed by the State of Arizona Office of Pest Management and demonstrate a minimum of three years' continuous experience as landscape maintenance contractors, with adequate financing, equipment, and personnel. Services include weed abatement, tree and shrub trimming, and removal of debris, weeds, and dead vegetation at City well sites, booster stations, lift stations, utility easements, and related facilities.

All pricing must be submitted on Attachment A using task-based breakdowns by square footage, acres, hourly rates, or other specified units; lump-sum invoicing is not permitted. Labor, equipment, materials, chemicals, and taxes must be included in pricing. Contractors must maintain minimum insurance of $3 million per occurrence/$5 million aggregate for Commercial General Liability, $1 million per occurrence for automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage as required by Arizona law.

Evaluation weights qualifications and experience at 250 points, proposed solution and method of approach at 400 points, and pricing at 350 points. The contract term is three years with an option to renew for up to two additional years. Contract start is May 1, 2027, with anticipated award in January 2027. Payment will be made within thirty days of invoice receipt and approval. Questions are due October 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. All responses must be submitted through the City of Mesa's Vendor Self Service portal at https://vendor.mesaaz.gov/.