Inyo County - Independence Jail Landscaping - IFB ZP 24-020 (2026)
Inyo CountyCounty · Inyo County, CA- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 30 days left
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Duration
- 3 months
- Primary contact
- Jose Rodriguez
- (760) 878-4063
The 30-second brief
The Inyo County Public Works Department is soliciting bids for the Independence Jail Landscaping Project, ZP 24-020. The work consists of excavation, grading, irrigation system installation, planting, crushed stone placement, soil mulch, rock placement, progressive clean-up, and a soil management report and analysis following MWELO standards. Contractors must have at least 1-year experience in landscaping and provide examples of previous work. Bids are due by December 11, 2026, at 3:00 pm via the OpenGov e-procurement portal. An optional job walk is scheduled for December 2, 2026, at 550 S. Clay Street, Independence, CA. Technical questions must be submitted through OpenGov by December 9, 2026. The project has an estimated construction cost of $97,140.00 and a contract time of 90 calendar days, requiring C-27 Landscape Contractor licensing, prevailing wages, bid bonds, and performance/payment bonds.
Mobilization & Demobilization, Excavation Existing Surface, Install & Purchase: Irrigation System, Place & Purchase: Crushed Stone (ANEJO GOLD), Place & Purchase: Crushed Stone (APACHE SUNSET), 4' Wide Path 3/4" Crushed Stone Path, Rock Placement, Place & Purchase: Soil Mulch, Place & Purchase: Selected Plants, Progressive Clean Up, Soil Management Report & Analysis, Concrete Barrier
Lowest responsible bid total price, demonstrated quality of work, responsiveness, comparable experience, professional qualifications, references, proposed fees
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Summary
The Inyo County Public Works Department is soliciting bids for the Independence Jail Landscaping Project, ZP 24-020.
The work consists of excavation, grading, irrigation system installation, planting, crushed stone placement, soil mulch, rock placement, progressive clean-up, and a soil management report and analysis following MWELO standards. Contractors must have at least 1-year experience in landscaping and provide examples of previous work. Bids are due by December 11, 2026, at 3:00 pm via the OpenGov e-procurement portal. An optional job walk is scheduled for December 2, 2026, at 550 S. Clay Street, Independence, CA. Technical questions must be submitted through OpenGov by December 9, 2026. The project has an estimated construction cost of $97,140.00 and a contract time of 90 calendar days, requiring C-27 Landscape Contractor licensing, prevailing wages, bid bonds, and performance/payment bonds.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Lowest responsible bid total price
- Demonstrated quality of work
- Responsiveness
- Comparable experience
- Professional qualifications
- References
- Proposed fees
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Mobilization & Demobilization
- Excavation Existing Surface
- Install & Purchase: Irrigation System
- Place & Purchase: Crushed Stone (ANEJO GOLD)
- Place & Purchase: Crushed Stone (APACHE SUNSET)
- 4' Wide Path 3/4" Crushed Stone Path
- Rock Placement
- Place & Purchase: Soil Mulch
- Place & Purchase: Selected Plants
- Progressive Clean Up
- Soil Management Report & Analysis
- Concrete Barrier
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
17- Bid Proposal Forms
- Pricing Proposal Form
- Vendor Certifications and Questionnaire
- Bid Proposal Certification
- Proposal Guarantee
- Bid Bond
- Subcontractor's List
- Commitment & Verification Forms
- CA State License Board (CSLB) Number
- DIR Registration Number
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disqualification Questionnaire
- NLRB Order Certification
- Payee Data Record
- Small Business Participation Report Form
- Proof of Insurance
- Workers' Compensation Certificate
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/countyofinyoca
- Scope location
- Independence, CA
- Reported agency
- County of Inyo
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Inyo County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 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/countyofinyoca. For questions, contact Jose Rodriguez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Inyo 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 IFB 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 Jose Rodriguez at (760) 878-4063. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mobilization & Demobilization, Excavation Existing Surface, Install & Purchase: Irrigation System, Place & Purchase: Crushed Stone (ANEJO GOLD), Place & Purchase: Crushed Stone (APACHE SUNSET), 4' Wide Path 3/4" Crushed Stone Path, Rock Placement, Place & Purchase: Soil Mulch, Place & Purchase: Sele. 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: "Lowest responsible bid total price, demonstrated quality of work, responsiveness, comparable experience, professional qualifications, references, proposed fees" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Inyo County?
All active and historical solicitations from Inyo County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Inyo County 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 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 11, 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 IFB?
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 Proposal Forms, Pricing Proposal Form, Vendor Certifications and Questionnaire, Bid Proposal Certification, Proposal Guarantee, Bid Bond, Subcontractor's List, Commitment & Verification Forms, CA. Review the full document from Inyo 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: Independence, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.