Shop Clothing Services - IFB 25C616001

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 25-342 for tree trimming and tree removal services at multiple DMV field offices located in Chula Vista, San Diego Clairemont, and El Cajon. The scope of work encompasses pruning approximately 273 trees and 45 bushes, and removing one tree across the three locations, with all services required to be performed on weekends only unless prior written approval is obtained from the DMV Project Manager. The contract will commence on May 1, 2026, with a 12-month term and a 60-calendar-day performance window from the specified start date. Bidders must possess a valid C-61/D-49 or C-49 contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board and must comply with prevailing wage requirements if the total bid exceeds $1,000.00. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the El Cajon DMV Field Office, with written questions due by March 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. and responses released by March 23, 2026. Bid submissions are due March 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., via email to DMVBIDS@dmv.ca.gov, with bid opening scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsible responsive bid based on price and quality evaluation criteria.

Bidders exceeding a $25,000.00 contract value must register as public works contractors with the California Department of Industrial Relations and provide a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bid incentive ranging from 3 to 5 percent may apply depending on the level of commitment, and Small Business Enterprise and Non-Small Business preferences may also be applicable. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and Workers' Compensation insurance as required. All work performed is subject to a one-year guarantee provision. The DMV reserves the right to reject any or all bids if deemed not reasonable or not in the best interest of the agency. No incumbent vendor or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation materials.