Description
The Employment Development Department of California is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive monthly landscaping maintenance and limited “as‑needed” repair services for its El Centro facility (1550 West Main Street). The work includes routine lawn care, plant and tree upkeep, irrigation checks, debris removal, and a small number of emergency repair calls each year. The contract runs for three years, beginning 1 August 2026, and requires the contractor to hold a C‑27 state contractor’s license and appropriate pesticide licenses (if applicable). No subcontracting is permitted and the contractor must carry specified insurance coverage.
• Monthly tasks: mowing, edging, weed removal (hand‑pulled), fertilizing, pruning, watering, irrigation system checks, debris removal.
• “As‑Needed” repairs: respond to up‑to‑8 work orders per year, each limited to two workdays.
• Mandatory certifications: C‑27 contractor’s license; Maintenance Gardener or Agricultural pest‑control license with a qualified applicator certificate; insurance (≥ $1 M per coverage type).