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

The California Department of Education (hereinafter referred to as CDE) is soliciting bids to provide grounds maintenance including vegetation removal, mowing, edging, flower bed maintenance and herbicide application, including the removal of all debris located at the Diagnostic Center Southern California (DCS), 4339 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA, in accordance with the specifications contained herein this Invitation for Bid (IFB). Contract Period: October 1, 2024 (or upon DGS Approval)- September 30, 2025 One-Year Option to Renew: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 One-Year Option to Renew: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027 It is anticipated that the contract start date will begin approximately on October 1, 2024. Any conflicts, omissions or errors in the IFB or questions concerning clarification or interpretation of the IFB, shall be brought to the attention of Contract Analyst Nikki Garcia, NGarcia@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-0940. The CDE reserves the right to rephrase or not answer any question submitted. The CDE reserves the right to amend or modify the IFB document prior to the final bid submittal date identified herein by issuing an addendum to all parties. The CDE will not be bound by verbal representations or interpretations. The CDE reserves the right, at its sole discretion, for any reason, including price, rates, costs, etc., to cancel or modify this IFB, in whole or in part, prior to the award of any contract. The CDE may waive any immaterial deviation or defect in a bid proposal. The CDE's waiver of a deviation or defect shall in no way modify the IFB documents or excuse the Contractor from full compliance with the IFB specifications if awarded the contract. The CDE may reject any bid for any deviation or defect. Note: Bids from Contractors who do not attend, or who are more than 10 minutes late,or who leave the mandatory site inspection early will be rejected and returned unopened. Sealed bids may be submitted via mail to the address above. Or may be hand delivered to the CDE Mail Room located on the first floor of the CDE building at 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. If hand delivering, bidder must check in with the security desk (present valid ID). Security personnel will not accept bids A second Site Inspection date has been added for potential attendees who did not attend the first mandatory site inspection. Attendance to either the first or second Site Inspection is required. Attendees must arrive on time and be present at the Mandatory Site Inspection until it has been concluded by CDE staff. Attendees more than 10 minutes late to the Secondary Site Inspection will not be allowed to participate. Attendees must report to the Lobby. Please bring a copy of the IFB with you to the Secondary Site Inspection. If you would like to request a copy of this IFB in an alternate format, including Word, please contact Nikki Garcia, by e-mail at NGarcia@cde.ca.gov The actual start date of the contract is contingent upon approval of the agreement by the Department of General Services (DGS), if required. Contract includes two one-year options to renew. Award of a contract as a result of this IFB shall be contingent on DGS approval, CDE executive approval, funding and program authorization provided to and by the CDE THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.