This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Ontario, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City is seeking bids for qualified contractors with demonstrated experience in providing similar projects for landscape maintenance for city wide weed abatement. Online Q&A: Yes Q&A Deadline:02/23/2024 3:00 PM (PST) Start/Delivery Date: July 1st, 2024 Project Duration:3 years + 2 option years at the Citys discretion Type of Award: Lump Sum License Requirements: C27 Bidder must comply with SB854 - Public Works Contractor Registration Program. Public Works Contractor Registration Program. Bidder may begin bid process at any time prior to the bid deadline. Information entered is viewable only to bidder and may be saved, changed, or withdrawn up until the deadline. Upon selection and notification of award, contractor will be required to submit a Payment Bond and a Performance Bond each for 100% of the total bid amount. The bidder is solely responsible for on time submission of their electronic bid. The City will only consider bids that have been transmitted successfully and have been issued an ebid confirmation number with a time stamp from the bid management system indicating that the bid was successfully submitted. Bidder shall be solely responsible for informing itself with respect to the proper utilization of the bid management system, for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload the required documents, and for the stability of their internet service. Failure of the bidder to successfully submit an electronic bid shall be at the bidder's sole risk and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted bids. Bidders experiencing any technical difficulties with the bid submission process may contact PlanetBids at (818) 992-1771. Questions of an operational nature may be directed to the City's Purchasing office at (909) 395-2012. Neither the City, nor PlanetBids, makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the bid submission deadline. Quantities listed are annual estimates only and not indicative of a guaranteed level of usage. Any items not listed on this bid shall be purchased at equivalent category discount. This is a State Prevailing Wage Project. It is the bidders responsibility to become familiar with the contract documents in their entirety. All forms in the bid booklet must be properly completed to be deemed responsive. Award of contract will be made by City Council. This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP), typically subject to negotiation, and as such award is based on multiple criteria of which price is only one element in the Citys best value determination. The RFP solicitation usually requires a Response File rather than line item pricing; therefore, a bid tabulation will not be available. Information regarding proposals is publicly available upon submission of a Public Records Request following award. Bidders must submit all questions pertaining to this bid through the City Electronically . Questions sent directly to City Staff will not be addressed and you will be directed to submit your question(s) Electronically Clarifications Issued by City on or before 3:00 pm February 28th, 2024 List of pre-bid meeting attendees will be available in the bid management system. Attendees must be registered as a vendor in order to be listed. The City has established a local preference to vendors located within the City limits of Ontario a 1 3/4% advantage in the City's determination of low bid, and a 3/4% advantage of vendors outside the City but within the County of San Bernardino. Local Programs & Policies This is a State Prevailing wage project. Bidder must comply with SB854 - Public Works Contractor Registration Program.