Landscaping and Weed Abatement Services

Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscaping maintenance and weed‑abatement services for its facilities in Riverside, Hemet, Corona, and a site on Vine Street. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year base term beginning October 1 2026, with two optional one‑year extensions at RTA’s discretion, for a possible total duration of three years. Bidders must hold a California C‑27 contractor’s license, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and furnish a 10 % bid bond, plus 100 % performance and payment bonds upon award. The work includes routine mowing, pruning, fertilization, irrigation system upkeep, mulch management, weed control, and any extra work agreed in writing. • Services cover five distinct sites (Riverside, Hemet, Wentworth, Corona, Vine Street) with monthly‑based pricing. • Mandatory compliance with California prevailing‑wage requirements, bonding, insurance, DBE participation, and local‑business‑match provisions. • Pre‑bid virtual meeting (July 15) and optional site visits (July 16) are available to clarify scope and logistics.