Independence Jail Landscaping

The Independence Jail Landscaping project, managed by the Inyo County Public Works Department under solicitation ZP 24-020, involves comprehensive landscaping services including excavation, grading, irrigation installation, and planting. The project requires a contractor with at least one year of landscaping experience and a valid CA State License Board number. Key technical requirements include adherence to the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), the provision of a Soil Management Report, and the implementation of an irrigation system with a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment, as well as delivering training on planting techniques and ongoing maintenance. All work must comply with the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Inyo County Public Works Standard Specifications from May 2020, and prevailing wage rates. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by December 11, 2026. Required submission materials include a bid proposal, vendor certifications, and a proposal guarantee of ten percent of the total bid amount. Upon contract award, the contractor must provide a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, both for 100 percent of the contract amount. The estimated construction cost for the project is 97,140.00. Final acceptance is contingent upon a Certificate of Completion certified by a licensed landscape contractor or architect, supported by as-built drawings, irrigation audit reports, and soil analysis documentation.