Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services

The County of San Mateo is seeking a qualified landscaping and grounds maintenance firm to service over 50 of its owned and operated locations across California. The contract encompasses a broad scope of work, including horticultural maintenance, irrigation repairs, grounds upkeep, green infrastructure care, and other related tasks, with the flexibility to address additional remedial work at various sites as needed and with prior approval. Service requirements will vary depending on factors such as location, season, landscaping type, and specific site improvements, with the possibility of additional items or tasks directed by the Department of Public Works or its designee. The initial contract term is proposed for up to five years, with negotiations ongoing to finalize the start date and scope, and an initial budget allocation of up to $15 million, plus an additional $500,000 for on-demand work throughout the contract duration. Within 90 days of executing the agreement, the selected contractor must undertake landscaping activities to bring County sites up to specified quality standards, which include irrigation repairs, plant replacements, pruning, and other tasks as directed by the Department. This initial work is considered supplementary to the main scope and will be performed as needed. The Department aims to award a single contract to one firm capable of managing the comprehensive maintenance needs across multiple locations, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to standards over the contract period. The solicitation was posted on October 2, 2025, with responses due by October 22, 2025, and the primary contact for inquiries is Roxanne Maquinana.