Open Bids and Requests for Proposals
REQUEST FOR BIDS – MRCA 2026 Brushing
The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), a local public agency exercising joint powers, is currently accepting bids from weed abatement contractors for brushing of numerous parcels in the Los Angeles County area. Additional details can be found in the RFP linked below.
Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on March 2, 2026, at King Gillette Ranch, located at 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302. Sealed bids will be publicly read at the Anthony C. Beilenson Visitor Center, which is the first parking lot on the right before the bridge crossing. The deadline for all questions will be February 24, 2026, by 2:00 p.m, submitted in writing to mrcafireprevention@mrca.ca.gov. Clarifications to questions will be provided in writing and posted to this page by February 27, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.
This is a public works project as defined in Labor Code 1720 and will require prevailing wages if bids exceed over $15,000. At the time of bid submission, and at all times during the term of the contract agreement, the brush clearance contractor, if performing any tree work, for the MRCA, shall hold a CSLB C-61/D-49 license issued by the state of California.
*Additional Procurement Notice – Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Vegetation Management Services*
Please note that in addition to this year’s 2026 Annual Requests for Brushing Bids (RFBs), MRCA is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Vegetation Management Services. Interested contractors should review the 2026 On-Call Vegetation Management Services RFP document for full details. If bidders are interested in submitting a proposal, proposal submittals must be submitted at the same time bids are due. All questions, clarifications, and proposal submittals will follow the same deadlines and schedule as the bid submittals.
RFP for On-Call Vegetation Management Services (2026)
SOLICITUD DE OFERTAS: CONTROL Y ELIMINACIÓN DE MALEZA
The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA, siglas en inglés), una agencia pública local que ejerce poderes conjuntos, está aceptando ofertas de contratistas especializados en control y eliminación de maleza para el desbroce de numerosas parcelas en el área del Condado de Los Ángeles. Detalles se pueden encontrar en los enlaces de abajo.
Las ofertas selladas serán aceptadas hasta las 2:00 p.m. del 2 de marzo de 2026 en King Gillette Ranch, ubicado en 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302. Las ofertas selladas serán leídas públicamente en el Centro de Visitantes Anthony C. Beilenson, que es el primer estacionamiento a la derecha antes del cruce del puente. La fecha límite para presentar todas las preguntas será el 24 de febrero de 2026 a las 2:00 p.m., y deberán enviarse por escrito a mrcafireprevention@mrca.ca.gov. Cualquier aclaración a las preguntas se proporcionará por escrito y se publicará en el sitio web de MRCA mencionado anteriormente antes del 27 de febrero de 2026 a las 2:00 p.m.
Este es un proyecto de obra pública según lo definido en el Código Laboral 1720 y requerirá el pago de salarios prevalecientes si las ofertas superan los $15,000. Al momento de presentar la oferta, y en todo momento durante la vigencia del contrato, el contratista de desbroce, si realiza cualquier trabajo relacionado con árboles para la MRCA, deberá contar con una licencia CSLB C-61/D-49 emitida por el Estado de California.
*Aviso Adicional – Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP) para Servicios de Manejo de Vegetación Bajo Demanda (On-Call)*
Tenga en cuenta que, además de las Solicitudes Anuales de Ofertas (RFBs) para el año 2026, también se ha emitido una Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP) para Servicios de Manejo de Vegetación Bajo Demanda (On-Call). Los contratistas interesados deberán revisar el documento de la RFP 2026 para Servicios de Manejo de Vegetación Bajo Demanda para conocer todos los detalles. Si los licitantes están interesados en presentar una propuesta, esta deberá entregarse al mismo tiempo que se presenten las ofertas. Todas las preguntas, aclaraciones y presentaciones de propuestas seguirán los mismos plazos y el mismo calendario que las presentaciones de ofertas.
Solicitud Anual de Ofertas para Servicios de Manejo de Vegetación
Solicitud para Servicios de Manejo de Vegetación Bajo Demanda (On-Call)
Construction Bidboard Listings
Disadvantaged Business Participation
Diversity, inclusion, equity, and relevancy are essential to MRCA’s ability to achieve protection of Southern California’s open space and recreation resources. The MRCA recognizes that there is a fundamental right of all people to equitably access Southern California’s rich environmental resources and participate in decisions that affect these resources. The historic pattern of environmental burdens borne disproportionately by disadvantaged communities can be altered through deliberate practices that increase inclusion and participation. MRCA’s purchasing power can be used to promote environmental equity, diversity, and inclusion in all forms.
In 2017, MRCA’s Governing Board adopted an Outreach and Advertising Policy for contracts and established a target participation rate for disadvantaged business enterprises of 20%.
Short List for Professional & Architecture/Engineering Services
In October 2020 MRCA conducted a Request for Statements of Qualifications for Professional Services. The next RFQ cycle for Professional Services will occur in 2023. Six firms were selected for a two-year contract for on-call services, subject to Governing Board approval:
Geotechnical Engineering On-Call Services: Gorian & Associates*
Civil Engineering, Topographic Surveying and Mapping On-Call Services: Moran Consulting Corporation*
Architecture On-Call Services: office42 architecture*
Environmental Consulting and CEQA On-Call Services: Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Construction Management On-Call Services: TELACU Construction Management
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering On-Call Services: Turpin & Rattan Engineering, Inc.*
Fifty-three firms, listed below, were deemed to have demonstrated competence and qualifications, and were placed on a short list. This list will be used to solicit proposals for specific projects as opportunities arise.
Architecture and Planning
BOA Architecture*
Duvivier Architects*
Levin & Associates Architects*
office42 architecture*
Swift Lee Office, Inc.*
Civil Engineering, Topographic Survey, and Mapping
Albert A. Webb Associates
Geosyntec
Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc.*
KOA Corporation
Moran Consulting Corporation*
P A Arca Engineering Inc.*
Psomas
Uniplan Engineering, Inc.*
VCA Engineers, Inc.*
Environmental Consulting
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Fehr & Peers
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Ruth Villalobos & Associates*
SWCA Environmental Consultants
UltraSystems Environmental Inc.*
Wildscape Restoration*
Construction Management and Cost Estimating
Atlas Project Support*
Berg & Associates, Inc.*
Cumming
Dabri, Inc.*
EQS Consultants, Inc.*
GK & Associates*
Griffin Structures
Knowland Construction Services*
RWBID Design + Constuction*
TELACU Construction Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Fenagh Engineering & Testing
Geocon West, Inc.
Gorian & Associates*
Shannon & Wilson
Multi-Discipline Engineering
Turpin & Rattan Engineering, Inc.*
Coffman Engineers, Inc.
Landscape Architecture
Architerra Design Group
Duane Border Design
EPT DESIGN
HKLA *
Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI)
KTUA
MIG
OLIN*
rhaa Landscape Architecture and Planning*
RJM Design Group, Inc*
SALT Landscape Architects*
Studio-MLA*
SWA
Thomas Sabin Studio
Withers & Sandgren, Ltd*
Hydrologist
BlueGreen Consulting
*Firms that self-reported a disadvantaged business certification (including small business enterprise, minority business enterprise, woman-owned business enterprise, and disabled veteran business enterprise.