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

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID: Bids for Weed Abatement Services must be submitted through SacRT’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Pacific Local Time at which time bids will be publicly available to view on the PlanetBids site. General work description: to provide weed abatement services along SacRT’s rail right-of-way and adjacent property (“rights-of-way”). The successful Contractor must keep SacRT’s each abatement zone free and clear of weed growth, down to bare earth or pavement, for at least 20’ from the edge of the nearest rail on either side. The Contract term will be for 5 years with the option to renew for two additional 1-year periods. This is a preventive maintenance Contract financed in part with federal funds. Contractor will be required to comply with all EEO laws and regulations. This Contract is subject to the Buy America provisions set forth in 49 U.S.C. section 5323 and 49 C.F.R. Part 661 and Contractor must comply with its terms. It is the policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), as defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 26, are encouraged to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds. As a condition of federal grant assistance, SacRT has adopted a DBE program for SacRT's federally-funded contracts. Consequently, the DBE requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 apply to this contract. No DBE goal has been established for this Contract. However, if subcontracting opportunities exist for the work required for this Contract, Bidders/Proposers must ensure that DBEs have the opportunity to participate in the performance of this Contract. Contractor must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in the award and performance of subcontracts. SacRT does not prequalify subcontractor firms. However, Prime Contractors are encouraged to review the Prospective Bidders list on PlanetBids to find interested firms for subcontracting opportunities. SacRT hereby notifies all Bidders it will affirmatively ensure that, in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this solicitation, all contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit a bid in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, sex, disability, age, or national origin in consideration for an award. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Join through TEAMS at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28494052390375?p=UB67vYNK6TpAUOXDJa or by phone by dialing 689) 218-0530 (Phone Conference ID: 680 878 953#). This meeting is to respond to questions regarding the Bid Documents and attendance is optional. Bid Documents for this Contract can be obtained through SacRT’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal. Questions regarding the Bid Documents must be submitted through SacRT’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal. The current planholders list can be viewed through SacRT’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal at http://www.sacrt.com/procurement/default.aspx. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that PlanetBids communications related to this procurement reach the appropriate individual or individuals by identifying the appropriate individuals in the vendor registration and by whitelisting PlanetBids communications in their email system. SacRT will not be responsible for delivery failure of email due to firewalls, spam filters, or individuals' failure to retrieve email messages. SacRT will not attempt to re-deliver any messages that fail due to no fault of SacRT.