Landscape Maintenance For Landscape Maintenance Districts

The City of Redding is soliciting proposals under RFP Schedule 5739 for a single contractor to provide comprehensive weekly landscape maintenance for various Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs) within the city, including areas such as Redwood Meadows, Crown Meadows Estates, and Rivercrest Estates. The scope of work encompasses routine maintenance including mowing, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and pest control, as well as sanitation services and the monitoring of lighting systems. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials, with specific requirements for pesticide applicators to hold a valid Qualified Applicator’s License for categories B and C. The initial period of performance runs from January 1 through December 31, 2028, with a requirement for 24/7 service availability and a four-hour emergency response time. Award selection is based on overall capability rather than cost alone, with evaluation weighted on qualifications and resources (35%), cost reasonableness (35%), proposed approach (20%), and proposal completeness (10%). Bidders must submit a technical proposal and a separate sealed fee proposal by November 5, 2026. Financial requirements include a bid security of at least 10% of the proposal cost, and the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price. Payment is issued within 30 days of approved invoices, which must include certified payroll. Materials for repairs are reimbursed at actual cost plus 15%.