Animal Care Facility Streetscapes Maintenance Services

The City of Sacramento is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive streetscapes maintenance services for the Animal Care Facility (approximately 64,020 sq ft). The work includes routine turf mowing, fertilization, edging, aeration, irrigation checks, weed and pest control (with strict chemical restrictions around animal areas), debris removal, pruning of oleander and other vegetation, tree issue reporting, and seasonal leaf collection. The contract is a non‑professional services agreement valued not to exceed $249,999 for the initial two‑year scope, with a three‑year term outlined in the schedule. The award will be made in early October 2026, and the contractor must meet licensing (C‑27, Qualified Applicator, etc.), carry required insurance, and submit a detailed line‑item pricing schedule. No bid bond or performance bond is required, but a 5 % LBE preference and a 1 % local sales/use‑tax deduction will be applied during evaluation. • Scope: Turf, irrigation, weed/pest management, pruning, debris removal, and reporting for a municipal animal‑care facility. • Contract Value: ≤ $249,999 (two‑year cap); three‑year term indicated. • Key Requirements: California C‑27 license, Qualified Applicator License, Business Operations Tax Certificate, compliance with IPM and NPDES storm‑water permits, COVID‑19 safety plan (post‑award). • Evaluation Adjustments: 1 % tax deduction, 5 % LBE preference, optional prompt‑payment discount. • Timeline: Questions due 9/17/2026, bid submission 9/22/2026, award week of 10/5/2026.