City of Shafter seeks proposals for city-wide landscape maintenance services. Initial term from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031, with possible extension. Non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 7, 2026 at 720 Commerce Way. Written questions due October 9, 2026. Bid opening October 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Monthly service rates requested. Contractor must provide performance bond. Proposals valid for 180 days. Prevailing wage requirements may apply if total compensation is $15,000 or more. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays.
Services commence January 1, 2027. The initial term runs through December 31, 2031. the anticipated initial term of the agreement will be from january 1, 2027 through december 31, 2031
Monthly itemized statements are submitted, and the city pays approved charges within 45 days. city shall, within 45 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon
Contractor must perform services skillfully and competently, correcting errors at its own cost. contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the city, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions
Proposers must be qualified companies with necessary licenses and permits. contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the services
Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays. contractor shall pay to the city as fixed and liquidated damages. . . the sum of one thousand dollars **** per day for each and every calendar day of delay
Written questions regarding the RFP are due by October 9, 2026. deadline to submit written questions regarding rfp. proposers may submit questions by email to ***@***. *. * prior to 5: 00 pm on this date
Incomplete proposals or those with errors may be rejected. incomplete proposals, proposals containing errors or inconsistencies, failure to submit the proper quantity of copies, or other process or content errors or deficiencies may be cause rejection