The City of Visalia is seeking bids for landscape maintenance of Quadrant F. Services include pruning, fertilization, weed control, litter control, pest and disease management, mowing, and irrigation system maintenance. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2026. Bids are due by August 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM. All bidders and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Prevailing wages apply. Inquiries must be submitted in writing via email by July 31, 2026.
Bids must be received by Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened.
Payment is made upon submission of monthly invoices, which must include required reports such as chemical usage, irrigation inspection, and signed landscape inspections.
The contract is for an annual period with options for four consecutive one-year extensions. Specific warranty details for plant replacement are outlined, with the contractor responsible for losses due to faulty maintenance or negligence.
Award will be made to the lowest bidder whose proposal is deemed both responsive and responsible and meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this RFB.
All bidders and subcontractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to be eligible to bid, be listed as a subcontractor, or perform work under this contract.
Penalties include liquidated damages for various infractions such as property owner concerns, water waste, failure to report, failure to attend meetings, and non-compliance with maintenance standards.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Visalia City Hall.
Failure to adhere to communication policies, submitting bids after the deadline, or not providing required documentation may lead to disqualification.
