City of Watsonville

City of Watsonville Holiday Lights and Decoration 2026-2028

Watsonville, CA City Posted Sep 18, 2026 Last verified Oct 1, 9:20 PM
ElectricalTree Service 20 days remaining

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What the agency needs

Invitation For Bid from City of Watsonville - Watsonville, CA

City of Watsonville - Parks & Community Services has issued invitation for bid.

This project involves the installation, maintenance, and removal of holiday lighting and décor throughout Civic Plaza and City Plaza for the 2026-2028 holiday seasons. Work includes installing lighting and decorations on shrub planters, trees, cannons, the gazebo, and decorating the large redwood trees with commercial‑grade ornaments and an LED star topper. The Contractor is responsible for securing all lighting, ensuring safe and weather‑resistant electrical connections, coordinating with City staff for décor selection and access to electrical systems, and providing regular monitoring and repairs throughout the display period. All work must be completed within thirty (30) working days of notification, and the Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, and equipment at their own expense in compliance with State Standard Specifications.

Responses are due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT.

Questions must be submitted by October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT at Meet at Parks and Community Services Office @ 231 Union St Watsonville Ca.

Contact: Joseph Medina, Parks Superintendent (joseph.medina@watsonville.gov, (831) 768-3150).

1 document is attached to the notice: Sample Insurance Endorsement.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/watsonville-ca/projects/295933. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

Who should bid

Electrical, Tree Service contractors - the work is Watsonville, CA.

Deadline

22 October 2026, 11:00 AM PDT (20 days remaining - last confirmed 1 Oct)

How to submit

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Bid deadline20 days remaining - last confirmed 1 Oct 22 October 2026, 11:00 AM PDT check 20 days

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Where this came from

Collected from OpenGov Procurement - California, first seen 25 September 2026, last confirmed 1 October 2026.

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