Removal of Native Plant Species- New Jail Site

Cochise County is soliciting quotes under solicitation number 27-12-FAC-01 for the legal salvage, removal, and harvesting of protected native plant species, specifically ocotillos and agave, from the future construction site of a new jail located at 2023 N. Judd Street, Bisbee, Arizona. The project must be executed in strict accordance with A.R.S. Title 3, Chapter 7, and requires the selected vendor to obtain the necessary Arizona Department of Agriculture native plant permits and provide state tags for each harvested plant. As part of the deliverables, the vendor must provide a salvage and removal plan detailing the percentage of plants to be sold within Cochise County versus those returned to the county for landscaping. The contract will be awarded based on a best value evaluation, weighing the salvage plan, experience, availability to complete the project, and the cost to the county. Submissions are due by November 3, 2026, and must be submitted electronically. Key administrative terms include a one-year warranty after acceptance, Net 30 payment terms conditioned upon the availability of funds, and a requirement for vendors to maintain active registration with the Federal System for Award Management if federal grant money is involved. The county also reserves the right to cancel the contract within three years for conflicts of interest pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511. All work must comply with federal and state laws, including EEO, non-discrimination, and immigration statutes.