City of La Palma - Park and Landscape Maintenance Services (Citywide) RFP 2026
City of La PalmaCity · La Palma, CA- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Azita Fakoorbayat
- (714) 690-3312
The 30-second brief
The City of La Palma is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and facilities required to perform park and landscape maintenance services citywide. The scope of work encompasses grounds maintenance, turf mowing, edging, litter control, weed control, pruning, shrub care, tree maintenance, irrigation system upkeep, and drainage facility maintenance across approximately 36 acres of parks and landscape space, including Central Park, median islands, and block wall vines. The contract term is three years from January 1, 2027, through January 1, 2030, with up to two one-year extension options. Proposals are due by October 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM via the OpenGov Portal. A question deadline is set for October 12, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements, a C27 Landscape Contractor License, and a faithful performance bond valued at 3 months of the annual contract amount apply.
Central Park maintenance, Edison Right of Way maintenance, Denni Mini Park and planter maintenance, Walker Well Facility maintenance, Civic Center facility landscape maintenance, City Yard Facility maintenance, 5062 La Palma Ave landscape maintenance, Median islands maintenance on La Palma Avenue, Moody Street, Walker Street, Orangethorpe Avenue, Valley View Street, And Houston Avenue, Vine maintenance on block walls, Turf weed control, Turf aeration, Turf fertilizer application, Queen Palm pruning and seed pod removal
Experience of the contractor, operations, fitness, capacity, adaptability
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Summary
The City of La Palma is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and facilities required to perform park and landscape maintenance services citywide.
The scope of work encompasses grounds maintenance, turf mowing, edging, litter control, weed control, pruning, shrub care, tree maintenance, irrigation system upkeep, and drainage facility maintenance across approximately 36 acres of parks and landscape space, including Central Park, median islands, and block wall vines. The contract term is three years from January 1, 2027, through January 1, 2030, with up to two one-year extension options. Proposals are due by October 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM via the OpenGov Portal. A question deadline is set for October 12, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements, a C27 Landscape Contractor License, and a faithful performance bond valued at 3 months of the annual contract amount apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Experience of the contractor
- Operations
- Fitness
- Capacity
- Adaptability
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
18- Central Park maintenance
- Edison Right of Way maintenance
- Denni Mini Park and planter maintenance
- Walker Well Facility maintenance
- Civic Center facility landscape maintenance
- City Yard Facility maintenance
- 5062 La Palma Ave landscape maintenance
- Median islands maintenance on La Palma Avenue
- Moody Street
- Walker Street
- Orangethorpe Avenue
- Valley View Street
- Houston Avenue
- Vine maintenance on block walls
- Turf weed control
- Turf aeration
- Turf fertilizer application
- Queen Palm pruning and seed pod removal
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION
- CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT
- SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS
- AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH BID SPECIFICATIONS
- FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
REQUIRED STAFFING
3- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoflapalma
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- La Palma, CA
- Projected sq ft
- 1,568,160 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of La Palma?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 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: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoflapalma. For questions, contact Azita Fakoorbayat.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of La Palma 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 RFP 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 Azita Fakoorbayat at (714) 690-3312. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Landscape Maintenance Laborer, Landscape Maintenance Lead Worker, Landscape Maintenance Supervisor. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Central Park maintenance, Edison Right of Way maintenance, Denni Mini Park and planter maintenance, Walker Well Facility maintenance, Civic Center facility landscape maintenance, City Yard Facility maintenance, 5062 La Palma Ave landscape maintenance, Median islands maintenance on La Palma Avenue, M. 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: "Experience of the contractor, operations, fitness, capacity, adaptability" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of La Palma?
All active and historical solicitations from City of La Palma are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of La Palma regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION, CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH BID SPECIFICATIONS, FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of La Palma for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: La Palma, CA. The total projected area is 1568160 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.