Description
The California Department of Transportation is seeking bids for a Minor B project, which involves mitigation planting in Kern County. The project requires the contractor to plant various species of trees and shrubs, and to establish a temporary irrigation system. The contractor must be a certified Small Business under Section 2-1.05, and must have either a Class A or Class C license. The project has an estimated cost of $415,516.00, and the contractor must complete the work within 1310 working days.
• The project involves planting various species of trees and shrubs, including Atriplex confertifolia, Baccharis salicifolia, Salix exigua, and Salix goodingii.
• The contractor must establish a temporary irrigation system, which must be removed no more than 10 days before contract acceptance.
• The contractor must provide identification tags for each tree, which must be 3.75 inches by 1.60 inches and made of soft metal.
• The contractor must dispose of weeds and control pests according to the specifications.
• The contractor must maintain a neat and presentable job site during the plant establishment period.