RC RFP for Citywide Weekly Landscape Maintenance Services

The City of Fresno is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive weekly landscape maintenance services city‑wide for an initial one‑year term, with the possibility of up to five one‑year extensions. The scope includes mowing, edging, fertilization, irrigation adjustments, weed and pest control, tree pruning and removal, litter and debris removal, and related traffic‑control duties across approximately 512,500 sq ft of municipal property. The contractor must hold a California Qualified Applicator License (License B – Landscape Maintenance), meet prevailing‑wage and public‑work requirements, and comply with the City’s Integrated Pest Management policy. Proposals are submitted electronically via Planet Bids with a $1,000 deposit; a pre‑bid conference is scheduled for February 25, 2026. • Weekly mowing, edging, and basic upkeep (Mar 1 – Oct 31) plus monthly service (Nov 1 – Feb 28) across multiple City departments (General Services, Police, Fire, etc.). • Required licenses: California QAL B Landscape Maintenance; insurance, performance bond ($100 k) and payment bond (100 % of contract price). • Contract length: 1 year base, optional five 1‑year extensions; CPI‑based price adjustments may apply. • Contractor must follow IPM policies, minimum‑wage ($16.90/hr), and safety/traffic‑control standards; $25 k allowances for additional labor and materials are force‑accounted.