Landscape Maintenance Services, IFB 26C465002

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) #26C465002 for landscape maintenance services at the CHP Modesto Area Office. The contract spans a one-year period starting no earlier than October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with work to be performed on-site at the Modesto facility. The requirement includes comprehensive landscaping upkeep such as plant care, paved surface cleaning, debris removal, and proper use of approved chemicals, with contractor personnel subject to strict background and security clearance checks mandated by CHP. The solicitation mandates adherence to multiple state and industry codes, including the Uniform Building Code, National Electric Code, and California safety regulations, ensuring high workmanship standards and environmental compliance, especially regarding pesticide labeling and container handling. While participation by Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) is encouraged through incentives, the mandatory DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation. The contract award will be based on a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, prioritizing the lowest adjusted cost bid after applying preference incentives for DVBE involvement, small or micro business status, non-small business subcontractor participation, and nonprofit veteran service agency preferences. Bidders must submit a complete, sealed hard-copy proposal by May 22, 2026; electronic submissions are not permitted. The contract includes detailed state-specific provisions, including drug-free workplace requirements, insurance standards, and strict access and conduct policies for contractor personnel, with CHP retaining sole discretion over facility access and potential contract termination for noncompliance. Payment and invoicing are managed as per California State forms, with no specific federal accounting codes or electronic invoicing systems outlined. The contract's administration emphasizes careful compliance monitoring and requires contractors to maintain and submit thorough documentation related to subcontractors, certifications, and reporting, ensuring accountability throughout the performance period.