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

The City of Artesia, located nineteen miles southeast of Los Angeles, currently shares its eastern, southern, and western boundaries with the City of Cerritos, and its northern boundary with the City of Norwalk. The majority of the land area within the City is developed with single-family homes built between the 1960s and 1980s. Commercial development is mainly located along Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia Boulevard, and South Street, along with smaller neighborhood-serving retail centers scattered within residential areas. The City has a population of 16,395 per the 2020 Census. The City's Public Works Department is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of green spaces and landscaped parkways in the public right-of-way, medians, and city-operated facilities. Additionally, the City has a network of irrigation systems in operation to promote the health of natural vegetation, including grass, trees, and other plants, that is open and accessible to the public. It is the City's goal to ensure the survivability of existing and future landscapes, preserve the City's local ecosystems and prevent air, water, and soil pollution. It is the intent of the City to select a single Contractor to provide the requested professional Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services; however, the City reserves the right to select one or more Contractors to provide professional Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services either through this RFP or through subsequent solicitations. the City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP. The City also reserves the right to waive any informality, technical defect or clerical error, or irregularity in any response. The City's potential award of an agreement will not be based on any single factor, nor will it be based solely or exclusively on the lowest cost proposal. If an agreement is awarded, it would be awarded to the consultant that presents an optimal balance of relevant experience, cost, quality of service, work history, and other factors which the City may consider relevant and important in determining which proposal is best for the City. The term of the Agreement will be for five (5) years with one (1) optional one-year extension1. Question Deadline 01/21/2026 at 5:00 PM PT To ensure a fair and objective RFP process and evaluation, all questions and inquiries related to this RFP shall be addressed in writing to Andrew Perry, Administrative Analyst, at aperry@cityofartesia.us. Additionally, the City may, for any reason, decide to cancel the award of any agreement based on this RFP. The City reserves the right to cancel this RFP. There is no City obligation to respond to any responses submitted, nor would the City be legally bound in any manner by the submission of the response. The City reserves the right to negotiate services and associated costs. The City may modify, clarify, or interpret the RFP by issuing an Addendum. Addendums to the RFP will be published and distributed through the City's website. All addenda shall become a part of the RFP document requiring acknowledgment by the proposer. City Council Award Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Bid date notes: If the proposal includes any comments over and above the specific information requested in this RFP, such information should be included as a separate appendix and placed at the end of the proposal. Postmarks by this date are unacceptable and no facsimiles will be accepted. Please mail or deliver your response in a sealed envelope with "City of Artesia Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services Proposal" written below the address label and addressed as follows: City Clerk's Office Attention: Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services RFP Proposal City of Artesia 18747 Clarkdale Avenue Artesia, CA 90701