Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscaping maintenance services along state‑right‑of‑way corridors in San Diego County. The contract will run for a three‑year period and requires the contractor to supply all labor, equipment, materials, permits, travel, and incidentals for two full crews (10 personnel total) to perform brush clearing, shrub and tree pruning, weed control, litter removal, drainage cleaning, and related tasks. Bidders must hold a current Class A – General Engineering license or a C27 Landscaping license, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and meet various insurance, prevailing‑wage, and certification requirements (Darfur, Iran, civil‑rights). Small‑business and DVBE incentives are available, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
• Geographic scope: specified segments of Routes 5, 56, 78, 76, and 15 within San Diego County.
• Crew requirement: two crews of five members each, equipped with commercial‑grade trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, hand tools, and safety gear.
• Mandatory certifications: CSLB Class A or C27 license, DIR registration, Darfur and Iran contracting act certifications, and (if bid ≥ $100 k) California Civil Rights Laws certification.
• Financials: Prior annual spend $1.56 M; total contract ceiling TBD, with small‑business preference ($50 k) and DVBE incentive (up to $100 k).