IFB Coastal Plant Propagation, Mendocino and Sonoma County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a contractor to provide coastal plant propagation services in Mendocino and Sonoma counties. The contractor will be responsible for collecting and propagating native California plant species, and delivering the resulting container plants to Caltrans. The contractor must have at least four years of experience with collecting and propagating California native species, and must possess a valid and current license to sell nursery stock in California. The contractor will also be required to follow specific guidelines for preventing the spread of Phytophthora pathogens. Some key responsibilities of the contractor will include: * Collecting and propagating native California plant species * Delivering container plants to Caltrans * Following guidelines for preventing the spread of Phytophthora pathogens * Maintaining a facility within one of the specified northern California counties * Possessing a valid and current license to sell nursery stock in California * Having at least four years of experience with collecting and propagating California native species