Landscape Maintenance within Black Mountain Ranch South Maintenance Assessment District (MAD)

The City of San Diego is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services for the Black Mountain Ranch South Maintenance Assessment District (MAD). The contract covers irrigation system upkeep, pruning and shaping of trees, shrubs and ground‑cover, fertilization, litter and weed control, pest & disease management, mowing, edging, renovation, aeration, sweeping, and upkeep of hard‑scape elements such as gutters and concrete brow ditches. The work is performed under a one‑year term with four optional one‑year extensions, and the contractor must meet stringent staffing, licensing, bonding, insurance, and wage compliance requirements. • Irrigation management for 18 controllers and 508 stations, including portable irrigation where needed. • Tree, shrub and ground‑cover pruning at prescribed frequencies (2‑4 times per year for trees, monthly for shrubs). • Fertilization (three annual applications) and limited glyphosate pesticide use (city‑approved areas only). • Regular mowing, edging, litter removal, weed control, sweeping of hard‑scapes, and seasonal aeration/renovation. • Mandatory staffing plan (field supervisor, irrigation specialist, laborers) and required C‑27 contractor license, Qualified Applicator Certificate, and surety bond equal to 25 % of contract value.