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

The City of Westmorland is requesting proposals from qualified landscape contractors to plant a total of 45 trees at City Hall park. A mix of drought resistant trees shall be planted that will provide screening shade, and overall aesthetic enhancement of the areas. City of Westmorland is requesting proposals from qualified landscape contractors to complete the project that includes the planting of 45 trees, which includes 15 each 24" Bottle Tree, 15 each 24" Royal Poinciana Tabachin, and 15 each 24" Shoestring Acacia. Deadline for submission of interpretation and/or written questions in relationship to the Request for Proposal. October 10, 2025 Commencement of review of the Request for Proposal submissions by the evaluation committee October 13, 2025 City Council approval October 15, 2025 Based on the parks uses, tree planting must be completed at no later than November 15, 2025. The selected contractor's responsibilities include: o Site preparation o Purchase and plant approximately 45 trees at CITY OF WESTMORLAND park. Trees must meet Nursery Tree Quality and County of Imperial Agricultural Commissioner tree purchase guidelines as outlined in Attachment 8. o Purchase and install mulch and stakes as outlined in the Tree Planting Guideline in Attachment 9. o Photographic documentation after planting. o One year of post-installation care and maintenance of planted trees. o Water all trees planted during this project for a period of one year. Each tree must receive a minimum of 3 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter to the root ball 3 times per week. o Replace dead trees at no cost to the Heber PUD within one (1) year period. o Contractor shall pay all sales, use, and other taxes associated with purchases for this project. o Worker's Compensation Requirements. As required by Section 1860 of the California Labor Code and in accordance with the provisions of section 370 of the Labor Code, every Contractor will be required to secure the payment of workers' compensation to its employees. Contractor must complete, sign, `and submit Attachment 10 Certificate of Workers' Compensation Insurance. o The bidder to whom the contract award is made shall furnish to the CITY OF WESTMORLAND, at the time of execution of the Agreement, deliver to the CITY OF WESTMORLAND two copies of the insurance certificates, on the carrier's forms, attesting to the fact that the required policies of insurance have been obtained. Insurance certificates must name the Heber PUD and Imperial County Air Pollution Control as insured. o Insurance Requirements- As outlined in Attachment 14. o The Public Works project is a multi-agency funded project and requires compliance with both California's department of Industrial Relations requirements and the California Labor Codes for a Public Works project. Contractor must provide a Contractor License Number from the Contractors State License Board. o Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, material, and equipment necessary to successfully complete the project. In cases where issues or questions arise the contractor shall notify the Office Manager or their designee. o Contractor shall repair irrigation line/equipment damaged during planting. o Contractor to make a watering basin around trees planted to be used during establishment period. o Contractor shall be responsible for proper disposal of debris. o Contractor shall call 811 or Underground Service Alert of Southern California and follow their guidelines before any digging. o Contractor shall, through the course of his work, comply with the rules, ordinances, regulations, etc. set forth by agencies having jurisdictions, which apply to the work site, the contractor, and their employees. o All work to be completed within forty-five (45) days of contract award, but no later than November 8, 2025.