SB: 25-063 - Landscape Cleanup and Maintenance Services at the Montebello DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a small business contractor to provide landscape cleanup and maintenance services for the Montebello DMV Field Office through a 36-month contract. The procurement is specifically a Small Business (SB) Bid Solicitation targeting landscape service providers with a valid C27 contractor license. Services include one-time landscape cleanup and bi-weekly maintenance, encompassing lawn mowing, shrub and tree maintenance, weed removal, irrigation system management, and waste disposal. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, which all potential bidders must attend to be eligible to submit a proposal. Bids are due by June 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM, with a proposed contract start date of August 1, 2025, or upon contract approval. The DMV will evaluate bids primarily based on the total cost proposal, requiring bidders to submit comprehensive pricing for both one-time cleanup and ongoing maintenance services. The solicitation includes specific requirements addressing potential water usage restrictions and includes provisions for potential service modifications.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses, with strict eligibility requirements including a mandatory pre-bid conference attendance and possession of a valid C27 contractor license. The current contractor for these services is Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc., who will be replaced through this competitive bidding process. The total estimated budget for the entire 36-month contract term is $44,869.44, representing the maximum funding available for landscape services. Bidders must complete multiple attachments demonstrating compliance with civil rights laws, non-discrimination policies, and business operation disclosures. The contract covers landscape services within Los Angeles County (FIPS Code 06037), specifically at the Montebello DMV Field Office. Additional evaluation criteria include the contractor's ability to adapt to potential drought-related service modifications and maintain high-quality landscape maintenance standards throughout the contract period.