Pre & Post Emergent Weed Control

The City of Benicia Public Works department is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-020 for pre and post emergent weed control services. The primary objectives of this contract are to minimize fire danger by reducing vegetation overgrowth near roadways and trails, maintain accessibility by creating vegetation-free buffer zones along walking paths, and ensure that the Water Treatment Plant, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Solar Arrays, Lake Herman Dam, and the Benicia Police Department Range remain free of vegetation. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2026, with a response deadline of September 11, 2026. Contractors are required to comply with the California Prevailing Wage Law and Labor Code Section 1777.5 regarding the hiring of apprentices. Adherence to the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1989 and various non-discrimination laws, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, is mandatory. Selected vendors must provide a Proposal Authorization certifying their legal authority to bind the company to the agreement. Payment is typically processed within thirty days of receipt of monthly invoices, which must include detailed documentation of work performed. Security clearances may be required for access to specific city facilities.