Landscape Maintenance Services

Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services for five of its facilities located in Riverside, Hemet, and Corona, California. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, base‑term agreement lasting one year, with two optional one‑year extensions at RTA’s discretion. Bidders must hold a C‑27 California contractor license, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and comply with prevailing‑wage requirements. The scope includes routine mowing, pruning, irrigation system operation, weed control, mulching, fertilization, pest management, and related upkeep, with a 365‑day warranty on workmanship. The award will be based on the lowest responsive bid, and all submissions must be made electronically via PlanetBids. • Services cover five public‑transit facilities (Riverside HQ, Corona Transit Center, Riverside Mobility Hub, Hemet Facility, and Under‑construction Wentworth Facility). • Required qualifications: C‑27 license, DIR registration, DPR pest‑control license, 5 + years experience, and bonding (10 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds). • Mandatory compliance: California prevailing‑wage certification, DBE participation, local‑business‑match possibility, and extensive insurance and non‑collusion certifications.