Municipal Airport Weed Abatement

The City of Redlands Facilities and Community Services Department is soliciting quotes for a comprehensive herbicide application, weed mitigation, and landscape maintenance program at the Redlands Municipal Airport. The one-year service term runs from October 2026 to October 2027 and requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to maintain designated movement and nonmovement areas. Key deliverables include weekly weed abatement consisting of 52 annual visits, on-call services estimated at five visits per year, and the trimming of shrubs and brush. All work must adhere to FAA A/C 150/5340-26C standards and California Department of Pesticide Regulation guidelines, with a strict requirement that all debris and clippings be removed from paved areas after each visit. Eligible bidders must possess a C27 Contractor's License, a City of Redlands Business License, and formal education in horticulture or a related field. Mandatory submission requirements include a completed pricing quote and pages 11 through 18 of the Contractor Safety Program, due by September 30, 2026. The contractor must maintain comprehensive general public liability insurance of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 3 million dollars aggregate, as well as business auto liability and worker's compensation insurance. Additionally, the contractor must comply with California State prevailing wage laws and provide certified payroll records upon request. Performance will be monitored via periodic inspections by the Airport Supervisor and required bi-monthly supervisor inspections by the contractor.