Landscape Maintenance within Mira Mesa Maintenance Assessment District (MAD)

The City of San Diego is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape‑maintenance services for the Mira Mesa Maintenance Assessment District (MAD). The contract covers routine upkeep of medians, right‑of‑ways, library grounds, sidewalks, gutters, and other public spaces, including mowing, irrigation inspection/repair, pruning, fertilization, weed and litter control, sweeping, and occasional turf renovation tasks. The base term is one year with up to four optional one‑year extensions, and the prior annual spend was approximately $140 k, indicating a modest‑size municipal contract. Interested firms must hold California Class C‑27 contractor licensing, appropriate pesticide applicator certifications, and meet bonding and insurance requirements. Proposals are submitted electronically via PlanetBids with an electronic signature. • Scope: Full‑service landscape maintenance across ≈ 2 million sq ft of public right‑of‑way, medians, library park, sidewalks, gutters, and bridges. • Frequency: Many tasks (inspections, litter removal, sweeping) are required weekly (52 times per year); other tasks such as pruning and fertilization occur quarterly or semi‑annually. • Requirements: CA C‑27 contractor license, Qualified Applicator Certificate, Pest Control Business License, 25 % bond (up to $750 k), $1 M CGL insurance, and compliance with wage, safety, and environmental statutes.