Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY

    City Landscaping Services

    Issued by City of Scotts Valley
    cityRFPCity of Scotts ValleySol. 282097
    Open · 30d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    30
    due Sep 5, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jul 22, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    561730
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Scotts Valley requests proposals from qualified landscape maintenance contractors to provide routine maintenance services for city facilities and street medians starting September 1, 2026, for three years with an option to extend two years.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    282097
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    July 22, 2026
    Due Date
    September 5, 2026
    NAICS Code
    561730AI guide
    Agency
    City of Scotts Valley

    Description

    The City of Scotts Valley (“City”) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of landscape maintenance contractors to provide routine landscape maintenance services for City-owned facilities and landscaped/hardscaped street medians for three years beginning September 1, 2026, with the option to extend services for up to two (2) years.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: RFP-0013
    • Department: PW Maintenance
    • Department Head: Rodolfo Onchi (Public Works Director/City Engineer)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-08-01T04:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Experience and Qualifications of the Project Team (10 pts)
    • Understanding of the Project Scope and Proposed Approach (10 pts)
    • Demonstrated ability to complete similar projects on time and within budget (10 pts)
    • Experience with public engagement and stakeholder coordination (10 pts)
    • References (10 pts)
    • Contract Fees (10 pts)

    Submission Requirements

    • Proposal Point of Contact (required)

      Please provide the following information for the person or persons that will be considered the main point of contact for this proposal.

      • Full Name
      • Title/Position
      • Telephone Number (including area code and any applicable extension)
      • Email Address
    • Qualifications and Experience

      This section of the proposal shall establish the ability of the Consultant to satisfactorily perform the required work by reasons of (at minimum):

      • Experience in performing work of a similar nature to the required services stated in this RFP.
      • Include specific examples of relevant projects completed within the last five years.
      • Proven competence in the services to be provided; strength and stability of the firm
      • Track record of meeting schedules on similar projects and supportive client references
    • Company Background (required)

      Provide a brief profile of the Consultant’s firm, including the types of services offered; year founded; type of organization (i.e., corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship); number, size, and location of offices; and total number of employees.

    • Firm/Company Experience (required)

      Describe the firm’s experience in performing work of a similar nature to that solicited in this RFP and highlight the participation in such work by the key personnel proposed for assignment to the City. (e.g., Include specific examples of relevant projects completed within the last five years)

    • Key Personnel Experience (required)

      Describe key personnel’s specialized training, experience, and professional competence in the area(s) directly related to this RFP.

    • Subconsultants? (required)

      Will there be any sub-consultants utilized in performing the Scope of Work shown in this RFP?

    • List of Sub-Consultants (required)

      Identify sub-consultants by company name, address, contact person, telephone number, email address, and project function, if applicable. The list should include a summary of the roles and responsibilities of each sub-consultant.

    • Financial Condition (required)

      Provide a general description of the firm’s financial condition and identify any conditions (e.g., bankruptcy, pending litigation, planned office closures, impending merger, etc.) that may impede the Consultant’s ability to provide these services.

    • References

      Provide a minimum of three (3) references for completed work similar to the required services in this RFP.

    • Reference #1 (required)

      For this reference, please provide the following:

      • Name of Reference Client Agency/Organization
      • Full Name of Point of Contact for Reference
      • Title of Reference Point of Contact
      • Address of Point of Contact
      • Telephone Number of Point of Contact
      • Email Address of Point of Contact

      The noted point of contact the most knowledgeable about the work that was performed.

    • Reference #2 (required)

      For this reference, please provide the following:

      • Name of Reference Client Agency/Organization
      • Full Name of Point of Contact for Reference
      • Title of Reference Point of Contact
      • Address of Point of Contact
      • Telephone Number of Point of Contact
      • Email Address of Point of Contact

      The noted point of contact the most knowledgeable about the work that was performed.

    • Reference #3 (required)

      For this reference, please provide the following:

      • Name of Reference Client Agency/Organization
      • Full Name of Point of Contact for Reference
      • Title of Reference Point of Contact
      • Address of Point of Contact
      • Telephone Number of Point of Contact
      • Email Address of Point of Contact

      The noted point of contact the most knowledgeable about the work that was performed.

    • Additional References (required)

      Do you have additional references to provide?

    • Additional References (required)

      Upload the following for each additional reference you wish to provide:

      • Name of Reference Client Agency/Organization
      • Full Name of Point of Contact for Reference
      • Title of Reference Point of Contact
      • Address of Point of Contact
      • Telephone Number of Point of Contact
      • Email Address of Point of Contact

      The noted point of contact the most knowledgeable about the work that was performed.

    • Methodology and Approach
    • Project Understanding and Approach (required)

      Consultant shall provide an overview of the project and a detailed narrative of the project approach, methodology, and services the Consultant will employ to complete the project. Consultant should also provide any unique insight into the project within this section

    • Schedule (required)

      Consultant shall provide a schedule for the performance of the project, organized by phases and tasks.

    • Fee Proposal (required)

      Please provide your fee proposal here.

      Provide hourly rates, titles of personnel, and estimated hours for each task, with subtotals adding up to a not-to-exceed grand total. Include a reimbursables budget for any reproduction, mileage, mailing, etc. Be sure to state any assumptions on which estimated hours are based (e.g., number of meetings).

    • Additional Information (if needed)

      For any additional information requested or required by any of your previously provided answers or as stated within this RFP please upload the additional documentation here.

    • Submittal Confirmation (required)

      Proposer hereby certifies that all information provided within this proposal is accurate to the best of their knowledge. Proposer acknowledges that they have examined and carefully studied all Contract Documents and any Addenda and that they have provided any necessary proof of their authority to submit a proposal on behalf of the Company Name stated on the proposal thereby committing the Company to the information contained within.

    • Does this RFP/contract involve work that is the same as, similar to, or could reasonably be performed by City employees in a represented bargaining unit? This is testing for AB 339 Contracting Compliance (required)

      If you answer “Yes,” do not proceed with the contract. AB 339 requires at least 45 days’ written notice to affected unions when contracting out work that could be performed by City employees.

      If you answer “Emergency,” you may proceed, but you must notify HR due to additional reporting requirements.

      For either “Yes” or “Emergency,” email hr@scottsvalley.gov & svfin@scottsvalley.gov and provide:

      • Scope of work
      • Reason for contracting out
      • Estimated contract value and term
      • Anticipated timeline

       

    • Type of Firm (required)

      What type of firms are you encouraging responses from for this RFP?

      Please fill in your answer as if you are completing the first highlighted section below:

      The City of Scotts Valley (“City”) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of ______ to provide...

    • Very Brief Description of Desired Scope (required)

      Provide a very brief description/overview of the work to be performed under the contract awarded from this RFP.

      Please fill in your answer as if you are completing the highlighted section below:

      The City of Scotts Valley (“City”) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of ... to provide _____ for ....

    • Duration of Service (required)

      What is the initial duration of service for which the contract awarded from this RFP will be valid?

      Please fill in your answer as if you are completing the highlighted section below:

      to provide ... for _________ beginning

    • Desired Start of Performance (required)

      What is the desired start date of service?

      Please be sure to specify the date in full:

      EXAMPLE 1:
      July 1, 2025

      EXAMPLE 2:
      07/01/2025

    • Extension of Services (required)

      For how long, if at all, will the contract be allowed to extend after its initial term?

      with the option to extend services for __________.

    • Particularly Interested In (required)

      What type of consultants/firms is the City particularly interested in?

      Please provide your answer as if filling in the highlighted area below:

      The City is particularly interested in ________.

    • Project Description? (required)

      Do you wish to provide a narrative for the project description in addition to a scope of services?

    • Project Schedule (required)

      Will Consultants be required to submit a schedule as part of their proposal?

    • Pricing (required)

      Do you wish to collect pricing for this RFP by using the electronic pricing table available within OpenGov Procurement? Or do you wish to collect pricing information through uploaded documents from Proposers? Or do you wish to utilize both methods for this RFP?

    • Firm Financial Condition (required)

      Will you require the Proposers to provide a description of their current financial condition including any pending litigation, bankruptcy, impending merger, etc.?

    Key dates

    1. July 22, 2026Published
    2. September 5, 2026Responses Due

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