26C565001 565 Landscape Contract

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids from firms that are able to provide Landscape Maintenance Services. [...] The CHP intends to make a single agreement award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. This IFB is open to all eligible firms and/or individuals that meet the qualification requirements.

Bids must address all of the services described in Exhibit A entitled, “Scope of Work” that is included in the Proposed Agreement Forms/Exhibits section of this IFB. Exhibit A contains a detailed description of the services and work to be performed as a result of this IFB including those terms in the referenced exhibits.

**Submission:** Place the bid package in a single envelope or package and seal the envelope. Mail or arrange for hand delivery of the bid package to the Department of California Highway Patrol, Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit. Bids may not be transmitted electronically by fax or email. Submit one (1) original bid package.

Regardless of postmark or method of delivery, the CHP Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit must receive the bid package by the date and time stated in section B of this IFB, entitled “Time Schedule.” CHP will not publicly open or read late bids.

**Evaluation:** Award of the agreement, if awarded, will be to the responsive and responsible bidder that offers the lowest cost. The lowest cost will be determined after CHP adjusts bidder costs for applicable preferences and/or incentives.

**Qualification:** Contractor must possess a valid Contractor State Licensing Board C-27- Landscaping Contractor license. Before agreement execution, the winning bidder must supply proof of liability insurance that meets the requirements in Exhibit E, entitled “Insurance Requirements”.

**Agreement term:** The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from 12/01/2026 – 11/30/2029.

**Walk-Through:** It is recommended that you view job site before submitting a bid. A Walk through can be arranged by contacting the Area office contact listed on Exhibit A of the proposed Agreement. CHP is requesting that bidders provide twenty-four (24) hours advance notice to see the site.