This is a Request for Bid (RFB) from the City of Visalia for an annual contract for passive park mowing and aeration services. Bids are due by 1:30 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026. This is a public works contract subject to Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration and prevailing wage requirements. Bidders must attend one of two mandatory pre-bid meetings on June 2 or June 4, 2026. All questions regarding the project are due by Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive, responsible bidder. The city reserves the right to modify or withdraw from the process. The initial contract term is 12 months, with four one-year renewal options. Local businesses within Tulare County may receive a preference. Bidders must submit all required certifications and affidavits with their bid. Insurance is required. The contract may be terminated without cause by the City with 15 days written notice.
Bids are due no later than 1:30 p. m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Payment will be made within 30 days from the date of the invoice for completed work.
Award shall be made to the most responsive, responsible bidder whose proposal meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this RFB, price and other factors considered, and whose bid is determined to result in the optimum economic advantage to the city.
All bidders, contractors, and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractors must ensure that each employee who works on this project is qualified to perform their assigned duty in a safe manner.
The document mentions penalties for noncompliance with labor code sections, including certified payroll records and apprentice requirements.
Two mandatory pre-bid meetings have been scheduled, and bidders are required to attend one to be eligible to submit a bid. These meetings will be held at Whitendale Park.
Any actual bidder who is aggrieved in connection with this RFB or award of a contract hereunder may protest to the City of Visalia Purchasing Division in writing within five 5 working days after such aggrieved bidder knows, should have reasonably known, or could reasonably be expected to know of the facts giving rise thereto.
Bids by unregistered contractors submitted after March 1, ****, may be rejected as nonresponsive. Failure to identify proprietary or confidential information may constitute a waiver of the right to object to its release. Contractor represents that it is not a target of economic sanctions.
