Plant Shelter and Mulch Pad Installation

The contract calls for the supply and installation of 370 plant shelters and 290 mulch pads, all constructed from biodegradable materials and filled with a specified mulch mix designed to safeguard newly planted vegetation from herbivory and soil erosion. The work is intended to support ecological restoration efforts by ensuring plant survival during the critical early growth phase, with emphasis on environmental sustainability through the use of biodegradable components that will naturally decompose without requiring removal or long-term maintenance. All materials and methods must meet established environmental and performance standards to ensure effectiveness and compliance with ecological best practices. This subcontract, issued by the California Department of Transportation, is posted under NAICS code 424950 and has a response deadline of August 20, 2026. The place of performance is located in Sacramento, California, indicating the project will occur within or near state transportation corridors, likely as part of landscape stabilization or habitat mitigation efforts tied to infrastructure projects. While no specific set-aside status is disclosed, the contract is structured as a subcontract and falls under a broader procurement effort managed by the state agency. Interested parties must respond by the stated deadline to be considered, and all deliverables must align with the technical and material requirements outlined in the solicitation.