Description
The City of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified contractors to provide brush clearance, weed removal, and refuse abatement services within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones on both public and private properties. The RFQ establishes a pre‑qualification list; successful firms will be awarded contracts and invited to weekly bid sessions beginning July 2027. Each contract runs for three years, starting July 1, 2027, and requires crews, equipment, appropriate state licenses (C‑27 landscaping, C‑31 traffic control, C‑61/D‑49 tree services as needed), workers’ compensation, insurance, and compliance with City ordinances and prevailing‑wage rules. Optional use of herbivore grazing animals (goats/sheep) is considered.
• Scope: brush clearance, vegetation/weed abatement, refuse removal, tree trimming/removal up to 13 ft, optional livestock grazing.
• Required licenses: California C‑27, C‑31 (traffic control), C‑61/D‑49 (tree services) where applicable.
• Insurance: Workers’ Compensation, General Liability $1 M, Automobile Liability $1 M, etc.
• Contract term: 3 years, commencing July 1 2027.
• Bid process: weekly bid packages (30‑50 hrs) for 5‑person crews; bids due within 7 days of package release.
• Submission deadline: Dec 8 2026, 3 PM PT (sealed hard copy + electronic PDF).
• Evaluation: qualification questionnaire, licensing, insurance, safety record, experience in fire‑hazard zones.
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Contact
Mark Navarro(Management Analyst)