Landscape Maintenance at Cater Treatment Plant

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services for the William B. Cater Water Treatment Plant. The work includes routine mowing, edging, weed control, irrigation checks, fertilization, tree and shrub pruning, mulch installation, and periodic inspections over a 12‑month period, with the possibility of up to four additional one‑year renewals for a maximum contract length of five years. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, materials, insurance, bonds (if the bid exceeds $25,000), and comply with the City’s Integrated Pest Management policy and applicable California labor and safety regulations. • Covers roughly 12.5 acres of plant property plus ~5 acres of surrounding unimproved land. • Requires a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 27 April 2026 and a Q&A cutoff on 4 May 2026. • Bid submission is electronic via PlanetBids, due 13 May 2026 3:00 PM; payment bond (100 % of contract price) must be furnished within 10 days of award if the contract exceeds $25,000.