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

Monthly Landscaping and "As Needed" Repair Services The intent of this Agreement is for the Contractor to provide monthly landscaping and "as needed" repair services for the EDD facility located at the above-referenced address in accordance with these Specifications. The Contractor will be expected to provide any or all of the following during the term of this Agreement: o Inspections pertaining to repair work orders. o Consultation/planning on the best method to achieve the intended result. o Weeding (which shall include keeping all unpaved surfaces of the grounds free of Bermuda grass, weeds, and volunteers). o Fertilizing, pruning, and cultivating as necessary to keep all plants, grass and trees in a healthy, growing condition. o Keeping all planted areas neat, attractive, and free of trash and debris. o Removal of all weeds growing through cracks in sidewalks and the parking lot. o Repairs normally not exceeding two workdays per task. o Identify and report to the EDD Representative any safety hazard, faulty equipment, or other conditions encountered during the course of the work at the EDD office which the Contractor determines needing repair or replacement. o The Contractor shall comply with all state, EDD, and local office policies and procedures while on the premises. All work shall be completed in compliance with any related drawings and specifications, and shall comply with all applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances. For final acceptance, all work areas shall be complete and ready for occupancy; all equipment shall be installed, connected and in operating condition, and all utility connections shall be complete and accepted by the city, county or state authority having jurisdiction. During the maintenance period, should the appearance of any plant indicate weakness and probability of dying as a result of the Contractor's neglect, that plant shall be replaced immediately by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense with a plant that is indigenous or suitable for the area and climate. The cost to purchase any plant which is injured or dies as a result of maliciousness or vandalism not caused by the Contractor will be borne by the EDD after approval by the EDD Representative. The Contractor shall furnish labor to replace that plant at no additional cost to the EDD. The Contractor must have a valid C-27 State Contractor's License. Licenses shall be furnished by the Contractor in accordance with applicable local ordinances and state and federal laws regarding labor on public buildings and specifications contained in this Agreement. Should any specification in the Agreement fail to comply with such ordinances and laws, the Contractor shall be required to comply with such statutes at no extra cost to the EDD. A Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License. An Agricultural Pest Control Business License. A five percent (5%) bid preference is available to a non-small business claiming twentyfive percent (25%) California certified small business subcontractor participation. If claiming the non-small business subcontractor preference, the bid response must include a list of the small business(es) with which you commit to subcontract in an amount of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the net bid price with one or more California certified small businesses. Each listed certified small business must perform a "commercially useful function" in the performance of the contract as defined in Government Code section 14837(d)(4). Bidders claiming the five percent (5%) preference must commit to subcontract at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the net bid price with one or more California certified small businesses. Completed certification applications and required support documents must be submitted to the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on the bid due date, and the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services must be able to approve the application as submitted. Questions regarding certification should be directed to the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services at (916) 375-4940. The EDD reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may waive any immaterial deviation or defect in the bid. The EDD's waiver of any immaterial deviation or defect shall in no way modify the solicitation documents, or excuse the bidder from full compliance with the solicitation specification if awarded the contract. The EDD is not required to award an agreement.