Veterans Cemetery Lawn Maintenance Services

The County of Del Norte is soliciting proposals for comprehensive lawn maintenance services at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and indigent cemetery in Crescent City, California. The project covers approximately 132,450 square feet and requires weekly mowing and trimming, with specific mandates to complete mowing within three days prior to major holidays. The scope of work includes the removal of litter and expired plants, pruning of trees and shrubs, lawn fertilization, and weed and pest control using County-provided products. Additionally, the contractor must operate and maintain the existing irrigation system using County-provided repair materials and perform the installation of Veteran headstones at a negotiated rate per unit. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, and must include a one-year fee proposal, a description of qualifications, a brief work history of similar services, and at least three professional references. Evaluation will be based on the bid proposal, contractor experience, and overall responsiveness to the request. The resulting agreement is for an initial one-year term with an automatic renewal for an additional year unless either party provides thirty days' written notice of non-renewal. The contract is governed by the general conditions outlined in Attachment C of the solicitation.