Weed Abatement Services

County of Solano, California, Department of General Services – Facilities Operations Division is requesting proposals for weed abatement services across seven county properties under an IFB, with proposals due October 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., a non-mandatory site walk and pre-proposal meeting on September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and questions due September 18, 2026. A local-vendor preference under Solano County Code Section 22-24 applies: if the lowest responsible bidder is not local, the lowest responsible local bidder within five percent of the lowest bid may match the price to receive the award. Local businesses must hold valid county business licenses and maintain principal or satellite offices with at least one full-time employee in Solano County.

The scope covers three weed abatement visits per year to each of seven locations: County Fairgrounds and Weights and Measures facility in Vallejo; Georgia Street PG&E site in Vallejo; 2101 and 2201 Courage Drive, Solano Juvenile Hall, 2500 Clay Bank Road, and Falls School in Fairfield. Services include discing, mowing, herbicide treatments, and hand trimming to reduce fire hazards and maintain compliance with the 2025 California Fire Code and California Public Resources Code Section 4291 (30–100 foot vegetation clearance around structures). All herbicide and pesticide applications require personnel holding a current Qualified Applicator Certificate or Qualified Applicator License from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

The contract is firm fixed price covering all twenty-one annual visits across seven sites. The term is three years, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029, with the County reserving the right to extend for two additional one-year terms without competitive rebidding, subject to contractor performance and continued funding. Responses due September 25, 2026; contractor selection date is October 8, 2026. Bid prices must remain valid for 90 days after IFB closing. Normal payment terms are net 30–45 days after invoice and equipment acceptance.