Santa Cruz Gateway Landscape Improvements

The City of Santa Cruz is requesting bids on landscape improvements at Ocean Street and Plymouth Street under IFB ED-0330, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and public bid opening October 26 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Local businesses and locally owned businesses may receive preference scoring of 2% and 4%, respectively, if they meet specific criteria regarding business location and ownership residence.

The scope includes demolition, site and soil preparation, irrigation, planting, concrete work, lighting, low-voltage electrical work, and landscape establishment. Bidders must provide a minimum of three client references demonstrating relevant experience within the past five years. All bidders must register with the California Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements, living wage ordinance requirements, and equal employment opportunity regulations. A City of Santa Cruz business tax certificate is required if the contractor is located in or performs work within the city limits for six or more days annually.

The contract term is one year with options for renewals to be agreed upon by both parties in writing. Bid pricing must be submitted as a firm-fixed fee with no escalation permitted throughout the contract term, including any extensions. Performance and payment bonds are required within ten business days of contract award at percentages determined by the final contract price. Award shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most economical for the purpose intended.

Questions and clarifications must be submitted by October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by October 20, 2026.