How to bid on As Needed Aquatic Growth Control Services for LA County Parks and Recreation

What LA County Parks and Recreation is buying

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is looking for qualified contractors to provide aquatic weed and algae growth control services. These services are needed on an as-needed basis at several lake facilities managed by the department.

The goal of this Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ) is to create a Master Agreement. This agreement will consolidate all aquatic weed and algae growth control services under a single contract.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a continuous solicitation, meaning the County accepts responses on a rolling basis. While an initial submission deadline was October 16, 2018, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) received after that date will be evaluated after the initial Master Agreements have been executed. There is no fixed deadline for new submissions.

A Contractor’s Conference was held on October 3, 2018. Attendance was not mandatory but was strongly recommended. Questions were encouraged prior to or at the conference.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in environmental services, specifically aquatic pest control. Contractors must hold a valid California Pest Control Business License, an Agricultural Pest Control Advisor License (Category E), and a Qualified Applicator’s License (Category F).

Bidders must also have a minimum of three years of experience within the last five years providing aquatic weed and algae growth control services. Additional minimum qualifications are detailed in the RFSQ, Section 1.4.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, you need to visit the County of Los Angeles bid portal. On the bid card, click the solicitation number DPR-AQUATIC-2018c for full details and to download documents.

Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) should be submitted as directed in the solicitation. The physical address for submissions is County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, Contracts Division, 1000 South Fremont Avenue, Unit #40, Building A-9 West, 2ND Floor, Alhambra, California 91803.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all minimum qualifications listed in the RFSQ, especially those beyond the licenses and experience mentioned. Ensure your firm meets every requirement before submitting.

Even though this is a continuous solicitation, aim to submit a complete and well-organized Statement of Qualifications. Clearly demonstrate your firm's three years of recent experience in aquatic weed and algae growth control services.

Organize your SOQ to clearly address each section and requirement outlined in the RFSQ. Provide specific examples of past projects that highlight your capabilities and experience relevant to this type of work.