26-42013-000 Landscaping Maintenance Services

Solicitation 26-42013-000 is an invitation for bids from the California Department of State Hospitals for landscaping maintenance services at the DSH-N facility in Napa, California. The anticipated contract term runs from December 1, 2026, through October 31, 2030. The selected contractor must provide all personnel, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to perform maintenance on an as-needed basis, with standard service hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Key technical requirements include a current C-27 Landscaping Contractor license and expertise in irrigation plumbing, electrical wiring of irrigation systems, and soil health. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5% preference granted to certified Small Businesses, Microbusinesses, or Non-Profit Veteran Service Agencies, capped at 50,000 dollars. Bidders must comply with California Labor Code section 1725.5 regarding public works registration and the payment of prevailing wages. Mandatory submission requirements include a comprehensive bid package consisting of attachments 1 through 17, with a final submission deadline of November 13, 2026. Additionally, the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds not less than the contract price and adhere to strict security, fingerprinting, and health screening protocols.