City of Berkeley Gardening and Sustainability Education Classes Quote 2026
City of BerkeleyCity · Berkeley, CA- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 5 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Rachel Gonzalez
The 30-second brief
The City of Berkeley Health, Housing, and Community Services seeks competitive written proposals for gardening education, hands-on garden workdays, garden maintenance, and related educational resources at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Services shall promote community engagement, environmental stewardship, food literacy, and sustainable edible gardening. Minimum deliverables include conducting at least 24 hands-on garden workdays and 24 dedicated maintenance sessions, establishing a free on-site seed library, developing signage and educational materials, and installing an irrigation system. The 12-month contract term begins July 1, 2027, with a maximum budget of $50,000. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. via email.
Conduct at least 24 hands-on garden workdays; Conduct at least 24 dedicated garden maintenance sessions on weekdays; Establish and maintain a free on-site seed library; Develop and install garden signage and educational materials; Plan, Install, And adjust an irrigation system as needed
Relevant experience, proposed approach, schedule
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Summary
The City of Berkeley Health, Housing, and Community Services seeks competitive written proposals for gardening education, hands-on garden workdays, garden maintenance, and related educational resources at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center.
Services shall promote community engagement, environmental stewardship, food literacy, and sustainable edible gardening. Minimum deliverables include conducting at least 24 hands-on garden workdays and 24 dedicated maintenance sessions, establishing a free on-site seed library, developing signage and educational materials, and installing an irrigation system. The 12-month contract term begins July 1, 2027, with a maximum budget of $50,000. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. via email.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Relevant experience
- Proposed approach
- Schedule
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Conduct at least 24 hands-on garden workdays
- Conduct at least 24 dedicated garden maintenance sessions on weekdays
- Establish and maintain a free on-site seed library
- Develop and install garden signage and educational materials
- Plan, Install, And adjust an irrigation system as needed
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Signed
- Firm
- Lump-sum proposal
- Company letterhead
- Submit to
- [email protected] cc: [email protected]
- Scope location
- Berkeley, CA
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from City of Berkeley?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] cc: [email protected]. For questions, contact Rachel Gonzalez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including City of Berkeley in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Quote submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Rachel Gonzalez. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Conduct at least 24 hands-on garden workdays; Conduct at least 24 dedicated garden maintenance sessions on weekdays; Establish and maintain a free on-site seed library; Develop and install garden signage and educational materials; Plan, Install, And adjust an irrigation system as needed. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Relevant experience, proposed approach, schedule" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Berkeley?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 6, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: signed, firm, lump-sum proposal, company letterhead. Review the full document from City of Berkeley for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Berkeley, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.