Landscape and Ground Maintenance Services - Palm Springs International Airport

The City of Palm Springs is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive landscape and ground‑maintenance services for Palm Springs International Airport. The contract covers routine mowing, fertilization, weed control, irrigation system inspection/repair, trash‑receptacle management, tree and shrub care, and annual turf reseeding across multiple airport zones. Bidders must hold a California C‑27 contractor’s license and a valid pest‑control operator’s license, demonstrate at least five years of relevant commercial experience, and meet insurance and staffing requirements. The three‑year base term includes two optional one‑year extensions, an annual irrigation‑parts allowance of $25,000, and liquidated‑damage penalties for missed tasks. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • Daily (7 days/week) grounds‑keeping across ~100 acres of turf, desert, native, and planted landscape. • Irrigation system upkeep (13 controllers, backflow devices) with a $25 K yearly parts allowance. • Mandatory crew size (minimum 7 weekdays, 4 days any day) and strict chemical‑use approvals (glyphosate prohibited).