Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive rehabilitation and enhancement of existing stabilized decomposed granite (DG) landscape areas at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System campus. The project includes the removal and installation of decomposed granite, small field stone, turf, and bushes, as well as the installation of an advanced drip irrigation system. The contractor will be required to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and disposal necessary to complete the project. The project footprint is approximately 50,000 square feet, spanning the entire campus and multiple zones.
Some key tasks and requirements include:
• Removing existing grass, shrubs, deteriorated DG, and organic material within designated work areas
• Re-grading soil to ensure proper drainage and uniform elevations prior to DG placement
• Installing new irrigation lines, valves, or heads in areas receiving new plant material
• Ensuring irrigation does not overspray DG surfaces to preserve stability and longevity
• Furnishing and installing 80 5-gallon shrubs, selected to match existing plantings and meet VA facility standards
• Installing 2,400 sq ft of river rock walkway, shaping and grading as required
• Performing comprehensive DG restoration across existing areas to reestablish proper color consistency, compaction, and surface condition
The contractor must possess a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification, a C-27 Landscaping Contractor license, and a CIT Certification (Certified Irrigation Technician).