OC Parks - Weed Abatement & Fuel Modification Services

The County of Orange is seeking qualified vendors to provide weed abatement and fuel‑modification services for OC Parks. The contractor must supply equipment (track‑loader tractor, rubber‑tire tractor, dump trucks, tilt‑trailer truck), labor, and materials to cut and remove new growth, dead vegetation, and debris on county‑wide park lands. Work must cover at least 230 acres each year, performed between April 1 and June 30, with daily operations from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday‑Friday. Requirements include non‑sparking equipment, dust and sound control, debris removal, water provision, utility protection, traffic and parking control, and compliance with safety, environmental, and ADA regulations. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; bids are electronic and due Oct 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm. • Scope: vegetation clearing, mowing, disking, flailing, hand weed‑whipping • Minimum equipment: track‑loader, rubber‑tire tractor, two hydraulic dump trucks, tilt‑trailer truck • Annual coverage: ≥ 230 acres (April‑June) • Working hours: 7 am‑4 pm, M‑F • Must provide safety plans, SDSs, water, traffic signage, and sanitation facilities • Contract term appears to be one‑year, renewable annually at County’s discretion • Bid submission: electronic only via OpenGov portal