County of San Mateo - Invasive Species Management for Shaded Fuel Break Maintenance - MCP_SMP_Maintenance_InvasiveSpp_2026
San Mateo CountyCounty · Redwood City, CA- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Primary contact
- Sheena Sidhu
- (650) 295-3652
The 30-second brief
The County of San Mateo Parks Department is seeking bids for invasive species management and shaded fuel break maintenance within Memorial County Park and Sam McDonald County Park. The work entails manual, mechanical, and chemical treatment of French broom and Bailey acacia across designated project areas, including Pescadero Creek Road, Wurr Road, Ridge Fire Road, and Upper Towne Fire Road. Services involve understory mastication, brush cutting, stump treatment, and material hauling/disposal to mitigate wildfire risks and enhance vegetation management. Bids are due by October 16, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 7, 2026, and questions due by October 13, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements, DIR registration, and insurance (General Liability and Motor Vehicle Liability of $1,000,000 each) apply. Evaluation will be based on Total Bid Price.
French Broom reduction (17 acres), Manual/mechanical treatment, Chemical treatment and resprout treatment; Acacia reduction (0.25 acres), Including treatment and material hauling/disposal; Mobilization/Demobilization
Total Bid Price
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Summary
The County of San Mateo Parks Department is seeking bids for invasive species management and shaded fuel break maintenance within Memorial County Park and Sam McDonald County Park.
The work entails manual, mechanical, and chemical treatment of French broom and Bailey acacia across designated project areas, including Pescadero Creek Road, Wurr Road, Ridge Fire Road, and Upper Towne Fire Road. Services involve understory mastication, brush cutting, stump treatment, and material hauling/disposal to mitigate wildfire risks and enhance vegetation management. Bids are due by October 16, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 7, 2026, and questions due by October 13, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements, DIR registration, and insurance (General Liability and Motor Vehicle Liability of $1,000,000 each) apply. Evaluation will be based on Total Bid Price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Total Bid Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- French Broom reduction (17 acres), Manual/mechanical treatment, Chemical treatment and resprout treatment
- Acacia reduction (0.25 acres), Including treatment and material hauling/disposal
- Mobilization/Demobilization
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- BID SUBMISSION
- Final SMC LocalBusiness selection
- Fw9.pdf
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov
- Scope location
- Redwood City, CA
- Reported agency
- County of San Mateo
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from San Mateo County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 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/smcgov. For questions, contact Sheena Sidhu.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including San Mateo County 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 Bid 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 Sheena Sidhu at (650) 295-3652. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: French Broom reduction (17 acres), Manual/mechanical treatment, Chemical treatment and resprout treatment; Acacia reduction (0.25 acres), Including treatment and material hauling/disposal; Mobilization/Demobilization. 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: "Total Bid Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Mateo County?
All active and historical solicitations from San Mateo County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, San Mateo County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: BID SUBMISSION, Final SMC LocalBusiness selection, fw9.pdf. Review the full document from San Mateo County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Redwood City, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.