Invasive Species Control and Oak Establishment at Deer Creek Hills Preserve

Regional Parks is seeking proposals for services at the Deer Creek Hills Open Space Preserve to address invasive plant species and enhance oak woodland habitat. The contract involves two main tasks: controlling invasive species such as milk thistle, yellow star thistle, rush skeletonweed, perennial pepper weed, onion grass, and Italian thistle through repeated herbicide treatments, and planting approximately 200 valley oak and blue oak seedlings within a one-acre area, including irrigation to support their establishment. Bidders can submit proposals for one or both tasks, which may be awarded as separate contracts or combined into a single contract if one contractor is successful in bidding on both. The professional services are expected to continue until March 15, 2026, with ongoing communication and coordination with Sacramento County Regional Parks and Conservancy staff. The solicitation, titled "Invasive Species Control and Oak Establishment at Deer Creek Hills Preserve," was posted on March 26, 2024, with a deadline for responses set for April 22, 2024. The project falls under NAICS code 561320, indicating a focus on landscape and groundskeeping services. Interested parties can contact Veronica Thorley via email or phone for further details. The project aims to restore and protect the natural habitat within the preserve by reducing invasive species and promoting healthy oak woodland growth through targeted management and planting efforts.