Public Notice II : RFP - Drainage and Landscape Maintenance Services

This is a Public Notice for a Request for Proposals

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of San Benito is currently soliciting responses for a Request for Proposals.

The County of San Benito is requesting proposals from qualified contractors who can provide the routine Drainage and Landscaping maintenance services for multiple County Service Areas (CSAs) and Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) starting July 2026.

Expected Schedule:

RFP Release Date: 04/10/2026

RFP Close Date: 05/06/2026

Background

San Benito County has a population of approximate 67,000 residents, inclusive of two incorporated cities, the City of Hollister, and the City of San Juan Bautista. Land area is 1396 square miles. The County is located 30 minutes east of Monterey Bay and 45 minutes south of San Jose, and is a General Law County that operates under a County Board of Supervisors, a County Administrative Officer, and elected and appointed Department Heads.

Project Details

• Department: RMA - CSA
• Department Head: Deems Katada (Interim Public Works Administrator)

Submission Requirements

• This is a Public Notice for a Request For Proposals (RFP).
• Department Name (required) —

  Example: Resource Management Agency

• Project Id (required) —

  Example: RMA-RFQu-PWB-2502

• Project Name (required) —

  Provide a One-Line Short Description of Project.

  Example: RFQu for Veterans Memorial Park Picnic Area Restrooms Roof Replacement.

• Scope of Work (required) —

  Provide detailed Scope of Work.

• Bid # —

  Provide the Bid #, if available, otherwise, Leave it Blank!

• Bid Release Date (required) —

  Enter the Bid Release Date.

• Bid Closing Date (required) —

  Enter the Response Submission Date or Bid Closing Date. 

• Is this a "Public Works" Project? (required) —

  If this is a "Public Works" Project, you may have to provide some additional information..

• Cost Estimate ($) (required) —

  Enter the Cost Estimation for the Project.

• Project Architect (required) —

  Does this Project Require a  Project Architect?  Select ONE.

• Bid Bond (required) —

  Does this Project Require a Bid Bond?  Select ONE.

• 100% Performance Bond (required) —

  Is 100% Performance Bond Required from Successful Bidder?  Select ONE.

• 100% Payment Bonds (required) —

  Are 100% Payment Bonds Required from Successful Bidder?  Select ONE.

• Bid Administrator? (required) —

  Enter the Bid Administrator's Name and Title:

  s/Steve Loupe, Public Works Administrator