Description
California’s Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified California‑certified small or micro businesses to provide comprehensive weed‑abatement services at the Veterans Home in Chula Vista. The contractor will be responsible for routine weed control, herbicide (pre‑ and post‑emergent) applications, fertilizer applications, mechanical removal, site cleanup, safety and environmental compliance, and detailed reporting. Performance standards require weed coverage to stay ≤ 5 % and any excess must be treated within five business days at no extra cost. The contract runs for three years (July 1 2026 – June 30 2029) with monthly reporting and strict insurance, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Scope: Fertilizer (18 visits/yr), pre‑emergent herbicide (36 visits/yr), post‑emergent herbicide (36 visits/yr), mechanical weed removal, site cleanup, SDS binder, monthly service reports.
• Eligibility: California‑certified Small Business or Micro Business; must hold applicable pesticide applicator licenses and provide required insurance (minimum $1 M GL, $1 M auto, workers’ comp, etc.).
• Submission: Email quote package to [email protected] by May 11 2026 4:00 PM PDT, including rate sheet, certifications, payee data record, insurance certificates, and required forms.
• Performance standards: ≤ 5 % weed coverage, corrective treatment within 5 business days, 24‑hour response to service requests, monthly invoicing and reporting.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive‑responsible quote wins; tie‑breaker favors a certified disabled‑veteran‑owned small business.