The City of La Palma is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive park and landscape maintenance services city‑wide. The contract will cover routine mowing, trimming, irrigation, weed control, tree and shrub care, seasonal plantings, and any “as‑needed” work identified by the City. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation, comply with prevailing‑wage requirements, maintain required insurance, and submit monthly invoices. The agreement runs from January 1 2027 through January 1 2030 with two optional one‑year extensions, and the City may terminate early with 30‑day notice.
• Scope includes maintenance of multiple parks, right‑of‑way medians, civic facilities, and city yards.
• Fixed monthly rate covering all labor, benefits, and overhead; optional CPI adjustments after the first year.
• Contractor must provide a faithful performance bond equal to three months of the annual contract amount.
• Required certifications: workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile, and professional liability insurance.
• Performance monitored via bi‑weekly site walks, monthly invoicing, and possible deductions for deficiencies.
• Submission through OpenGov portal; hard‑copy bids not accepted.
• Proposal due October 21 2026, 5:00 PM; award expected November 10 2026.