25C150008 CHP Ukiah - Landscape Maintenance

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C150008 for landscape maintenance services at its Ukiah Area Office in California. The contract period is set to begin on or after March 1, 2026, with a base year ending February 28, 2027, and includes an option for one additional year at the discretion of the CHP. The scope covers comprehensive landscape care, including maintenance of flowers, lawns, shrubs, and trees, as well as cleaning paved surfaces and debris removal in compliance with applicable state environmental codes. Contractors are responsible for providing all labor, equipment, tools, and materials, adhering to approved chemicals and safety standards, and ensuring professional, trained personnel perform all work consistent with contract requirements. The award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology focused primarily on cost, with price preferences and incentives applied for Small/Micro Businesses, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), Nonprofit Veteran Service Agencies (NVSA), and use of non-small business subcontractors. These price adjustments influence the determination of the lowest responsive net bid. Bidders must submit hard-copy sealed bids by January 16, 2026, following strict submission instructions, including mandatory use of forms and certifications such as Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise declarations, and compliance with drug-free workplace policies. No electronic bid submissions are allowed. Inspection and acceptance of services will take place at the CHP facility, with the State retaining sole judgment on work quality per specified industry codes and contract standards. Security prerequisites are stringent, requiring fingerprinting and DMV record checks for all personnel accessing CHP premises, with CHP retaining discretionary approval and termination rights. The contract includes special terms mandating subcontractor licensing and full compliance with contract requirements, prohibiting unauthorized access to State property and data, and enforcing rules around site access, conduct, and use of approved chemicals. Payment details and invoicing procedures reference State forms but do not specify electronic invoicing systems. Overall, the contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement awarded to a responsive and responsible bidder meeting all compliance and certification criteria to maintain the landscaping at the CHP Ukiah Area Office.