RC RFP for Citywide Weekly Landscape Maintenance Services

The City of Fresno is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive weekly landscape maintenance services on all municipal properties citywide. The contract is a one‑year firm‑fixed‑price agreement with the option to extend up to five additional one‑year periods, subject to performance and mutual written consent. The scope includes routine turf mowing, edging, fertilization, irrigation system inspections and repairs, tree pruning and hazardous limb removal, shrub and ground‑cover care, weed and pest control under an Integrated Pest Management plan, and debris removal. The awardee must hold a California Qualified Applicator License (License B – Landscape Maintenance), comply with prevailing‑wage requirements, carry the specified insurance and bonding, and adhere to the City’s environmental and safety policies. • Weekly mowing, edging, and bagging/mulching across ~5 million sq ft of city‑owned landscape. • Bi‑weekly irrigation system checks, emergency repairs, and seasonal water‑use adjustments. • Tree and shrub pruning, hazardous limb removal, weed‑control applications, and seasonal fertilization. • Required QAL‑B license, prevailing‑wage compliance, $100,000 performance bond, and $1,000 bid deposit. • Contract term: 1 year with up to five optional 1‑year extensions (total possible 6 years).