Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

San Diego County is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, LANDSCAPING SERVICES, identified under Solicitation ID: 12765. Work is to be performed near 5500 Overland Ave, San Diego, CA 92123, USA in San Diego County.

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General Project Description

The County of San Diego is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive landscaping services across five designated Lots/Regions (North, Central, South, East, North Inland) at various County facilities. The scope of work includes routine and periodic maintenance of trees, shrubs, ground covers, and lawns, including irrigation and drainage system upkeep, soil erosion and pest/disease control, litter and weed removal, and pruning/trimming to specific clearance standards. The project also requires semi-annual color replacement plantings and adherence to stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs). Contractors are expected to supply all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and County standards, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. The contract has an initial one-year term with four one-year options.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Tree, Shrub, Ground Cover, and Lawn Care; Specifications: Regular maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, litter removal, and fertilization, adhering to industry best practices and County standards.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Irrigation and Drainage System Maintenance and Repair; Specifications: Operation, maintenance, adjustment, replacement, and repair of all system components including piping, valves, controllers, sprinkler heads, risers, and bracing. This includes weekly system inspections for damage, annual drainage system inspections, and repair/replacement of equipment/plants damaged by operations, rodents, or vandalism.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Soil Erosion, Insect, and Disease Control; Specifications: Regular inspections for plant diseases and insect infestations, implementation of approved Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, soil testing and amendment as required, and placement/replacement of weed-free straw wattles.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Weed and Litter Removal; Specifications: Prompt daily removal and disposal of all weeds, leaves, pine needles/cones, general litter, trash, and plant debris from all landscaped areas, hardscape surfaces, parking lots, sidewalks, and streets, including weed abatement in cracks and joints.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Pruning and Trimming of Trees, Shrubs, and Plants; Specifications: Professional pruning to maintain natural plant shape, health, and appearance, ensuring specific clearances (e.g., 15 ft from streets, 24 inches from buildings/rooflines, 12 inches from shrubs/plants). Annual palm tree trimming for seed pod removal.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Semi-Annual Color Replacement; Specifications: Hand-planting annual flowering plants at a maximum of 12-inch spacing, using appropriate species and colors for the season (e.g., pansies for fall/winter, impatiens for spring/summer).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Implementation; Specifications: Reduce and eliminate runoff pollution, manage trash dumpsters (closed lids, not overfilled, clean enclosure), and ensure proper breakdown and disposal of cardboard boxes.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Site-Specific Landscape Staffing; Specifications: Provide adequate staff (crews, supervisors), equipment, and tools for all services, ensuring adherence to scheduled working hours and minimum staffing levels.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Arborist Services; Specifications: Employ a qualified arborist (certified by a recognized accrediting agency like ISA), knowledgeable in current tree-care techniques and industry best practices for the full contract duration.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Pest Control Advisor Services; Specifications: Obtain recommendations for pesticide use from a licensed pest control advisor in accordance with California Food and Agriculture Code requirements.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Utility Cart Provision and Maintenance; Specifications: Utilize small utility carts for servicing specific sites, ensuring all motorized carts are equipped with necessary safety features such as an audible horn, lights, wipers, brakes, and seatbelts.

NAICS Classification

561730 – Landscaping Services, 238910 – Site Preparation Contractors, 238290 – Other Building Equipment Contractors

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 24, 2025, and was last updated on December 23, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 19, 2026.

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