Landscape Maintenance for Native Plant Habitat Management for South Region Landfills

The County of Orange is seeking a qualified firm to provide landscape maintenance for native plant habitat management for the South Region landfills. The scope of work includes mitigation habitat management and maintenance, as well as landscaping maintenance at the Prima Deshecha Landfill and Coyote Canyon Landfill. The selected firm will be required to meet monthly with OCWR staff to report on progress and recommend activities. The firm must have at least five years of experience in maintaining native habitat mitigation sites and must be familiar with working on project sites with sensitive species. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional four years. • The firm must have experience with non-native species control and management within natural habitat areas. • The firm must have experience with management of mitigation site irrigation systems and application regimes. • The firm must have experience with native plant and seed mix establishment. • The firm must have experience with protection of natural resources. • The firm must have experience with implementation of erosion control measures. • The firm must have experience with distinguishing numerous native species of plants and weeds. • The firm must have experience with following specified weed eradication procedures.