Agenda Item Wording:
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Award of landscape maintenance contract – Authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for the annual landscape maintenance contract for Landscape and Lighting Districts, Quadrant F, to Visalia Landscape and Tree Company in an annual amount not to exceed $91,577.88.
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Agenda Date: 09/08/2026
Prepared by: Zach Huff, Acting Urban Forestry Supervisor, 713-4295; zach.huff@visalia.gov; 559-713-4435; Ivan Nicar, Parks and Facilities Manager, 559-713-4564; ivan.nicar@visalia.gov; Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director, 559-713-4042; jason.glick@visalia.gov.
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award RFB 26-27-03 for the annual landscape maintenance contract for Landscape and Lighting Districts, Quadrant F, to Visalia Landscape and Tree Company, Inc., of Visalia, California, in an annual amount not to exceed $91,577.88.
Summary:
The current landscape maintenance contract for Quadrant F is set to expire on September 18, 2026. Quadrant F consists of 12 Landscape and Lighting Districts, encompassing approximately 10.34 acres of maintained turf and planter areas. The service area is located south of Freeway 198 and K Avenue, between South Ben Maddox Way and Lovers Lane.
The proposed contract will provide continued landscape maintenance services to support the ongoing care, appearance, and functionality of public landscaping throughout the district areas.
Background Discussion:
On July 22 and July 28, 2026, the City solicited bids by advertising in the Visalia Times-Delta and posting the RFB on BidNet. The City also mailed RFB notices inviting vendors to participate in the bidding process.
On July 29, 2026, the City held a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting at the City Council Chambers to answer questions and discuss the scope of work and contract requirements with interested bidders.
On August 6, 2026, the City received one bid from one (1) vendor. Staff reviewed the bid f...
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