Description
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) is seeking a Landscaping Partner to assist eligible homeowners in the Watts neighborhood to make exterior improvements to their property via the Resilient Homes Program. The goal of the project is to enhance the aesthetic appearance of individual homes as well as the neighborhood as a whole. The Landscaping Partner will be responsible for expanding the green infrastructure in the community through the design and installation of residential landscaping improvement upgrades. The project scope includes removal of hardscape and/or high-water usage landscape, installation of native and climate-appropriate plants and trees, installation of low water use irrigation, downspout extensions and rain gardens, installation of permeable surfaces, and installation of template gardens with drought-resistant plants. The Landscaping Partner will also be responsible for educating and providing educational materials to residents on how to properly care for their newly renovated yard for the long-term.
• The project is funded by the Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant
• The project timeline is 18 months, with completion expected by July 2027
• The budget for each home ranges from $5,000 to $25,000, including administrative fees, design, permitting, materials, installation, and resident educational materials
• The Landscaping Partner will be required to comply with Section 3 regulations and meet or exceed the 25% and 5% labor hour benchmark, 30% new hire benchmark, and other commitments made in the contract
• The Landscaping Partner will be required to provide quarterly narrative reports, detailed budget tracking and invoicing, and Section 3 reports to HACLA