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 Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking contractors to provide as-needed aquatic weed and algae growth control services. These services are for various lake facilities managed by the department. The goal is to establish a Master Agreement to consolidate all such services under a single contract. This is a good opportunity for firms specializing in environmental control services.

Key dates and deadlines

This is a continuous solicitation, meaning the County accepts responses on a rolling basis. The original submission deadline for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) was October 16, 2018, at 12 noon. SOQs received after this initial deadline will be evaluated after the initial Master Agreements have been executed. There is no fixed deadline for future submissions.

A Contractor’s Conference was held on October 3, 2018. While attendance was not mandatory, it was strongly recommended for submitting questions and scheduling site visits.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for environmental firms with specific expertise in aquatic weed and algae control. Bidders must possess a valid California Pest Control Business License, an Agricultural Pest Control Advisor License (Category E), and a Qualified Applicator’s License (Category F). Additionally, contractors need a minimum of three years of experience within the last five years providing aquatic weed and algae growth control services.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents, click “View original source” to land on the bid’s card on the LA County portal. From there, click the solicitation number to view full details and download all public documents. Submit your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as directed in the solicitation. The original submission address was 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 a competitive response

Carefully review all sections of the Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ), especially Section 1.4, which details additional minimum qualifications. Ensure all required licenses are current and clearly documented in your submission. Provide concrete examples and detailed descriptions of your three years of recent aquatic weed and algae control experience, highlighting projects similar in scope or complexity to those described by LA County.

Even though the initial conference has passed, thoroughly read any Q&A documents that may have been released to understand common questions and agency clarifications. Organize your SOQ clearly, addressing each requirement systematically to make it easy for evaluators to assess your qualifications.