Landscaping Government Contracts in California
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across California.
Market Intelligence —
Landscaping in California
Federal Landscaping Services procurement in California funnels disproportionately through Unknown, which captures 46% of the state's 48 opportunities as of Q3 2026. The top 3 markets — Unknown, San Diego, Sacramento — account for 73% of statewide activity across 10 cities with federal contract flow. For market-entry strategy, Unknown is the gateway: winning work there builds the past performance and agency relationships needed to expand statewide.
California's Landscaping Services landscape in Q3 2026 is shaped by 10 active markets, with clear tiers of opportunity. The primary tier — Unknown and San Diego — captures 61% of statewide activity. A secondary tier including Sacramento and Mountain Mesa adds another 21%, with the remaining 6 cities splitting 18% of opportunities. Understanding this tier structure is critical for resource allocation — a contractor targeting California gets the most return from prioritizing tier-one markets while monitoring tier-two for less competitive openings.
Two agencies shape California's Landscaping Services market: Department of Veterans Affairs leads at 55% of awards, with Department of the Army at 17%. Together they represent 72% of the state's 606 recorded contract actions and $364.0M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — DIAL GENERAL ENGINEERING, MODERNO INC, RUBICON PROGRAMS INC — hold 70% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Looking ahead, 10 Landscaping Services contracts in California are entering recompete windows, valued at an estimated $569.5M combined. Of these, 10 carry high takeover signals — meaning the incumbent's position is vulnerable based on the agency's historical vendor switching patterns. For contractors planning their California pipeline, these recompetes represent the highest-probability wins: existing requirements with defined scopes, incumbent performance data on record, and established funding lines.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
California has 50 open landscaping contract opportunities as of 2026-07-14, with 10 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, San Diego, Sacramento.
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Key Insights —
Landscaping in California
Steady activity: 12 new landscaping in california opportunities posted in the last 30 days, representing $706.2M in estimated pipeline.
Majority small-business: 90% of active opportunities carry a small-business set-aside designation.
10 incumbent-held contracts are approaching likely recompete windows, worth an estimated $569.5M.
Highly concentrated market: the top 3 incumbent vendors hold 70% of recent awards across 5 tracked contractors.
Computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 36C78626R50138 -- S208 | San Diego | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Jul 21, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 76 | 36C78626R50138 -- S208 | San Diego | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Jul 18, 2026 | SDVOSBC |
| 71 | $99M SPK Mitigation and Vegetation Clearing MATOC | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.SPD.W075 ENDIST SACRAMENTO | — | SBA |
| 71 | $99M SPK Mitigation and Vegetation Clearing MATOC | Sacramento | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST SACRAMENTO.W075 ENDIST SACRAMENTO | — | SBA |
| 71 | $99M SPK Mitigation and Vegetation Clearing MATOC | Sacramento | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST SACRAMENTO.W075 ENDIST SACRAMENTO | — | SBA |
| 71 | $99M SPK Mitigation and Vegetation Clearing MATOC | Sacramento | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST SACRAMENTO.W075 ENDIST SACRAMENTO | — | SBA |
| 71 | $99M SPK Mitigation and Vegetation Clearing MATOC | Sacramento | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST SACRAMENTO.W075 ENDIST SACRAMENTO | — | SBA |
| 71 | $99M SPK Mitigation and Vegetation Clearing MATOC | Sacramento | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST SACRAMENTO.W075 ENDIST SACRAMENTO | — | SBA |
| 71 | $99M SPK Mitigation and Vegetation Clearing MATOC | Sacramento | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTH PACIFIC.ENDIST SACRAMENTO.W075 ENDIST SACRAMENTO | — | SBA |
| 71 | Grounds maintenance services for the Los Angeles National Cemetery. -- S208 | Los Angeles | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | — | SDVOSBC |
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Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Apr 21, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | CREEK TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY | Jan 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | TITANIUM COBRA SOLUTIONS, LLC | Jan 19, 2026 – May 19, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | GUSTAV KEONI | Jan 16, 2026 – May 16, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | G 2 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, INC. | Feb 28, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Mar 16, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | SPECTRUM SECURITY SERVICES, INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Navy | VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC. | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | Department of the Army | VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC | Jan 30, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | high |
| 88 | — | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL | Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | high |
Across California, landscaping opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 50 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, San Diego, Sacramento.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 335 | $131.1M |
| Department of the Army | 100 | $110.2M |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 66 | $12.6M |
| Department of the Navy | 63 | $47.5M |
| Department of the Air Force | 42 | $62.6M |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in California
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 22 |
| San Diego | 7 |
| Sacramento | 6 |
| Mountain Mesa | 4 |
| San Francisco | 2 |
| Dixon | 2 |
| Piedra | 2 |
| Los Angeles | 1 |
| Riverside | 1 |
| Lompoc | 1 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many landscaping contracts are there in California?
California has 50 active federal landscaping opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for landscaping contracts in California?
Unknown, San Diego, Sacramento are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top landscaping contractors in California?
The leading incumbent vendors include DIAL GENERAL ENGINEERING, MODERNO INC, RUBICON PROGRAMS INC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do landscaping contracts come up for rebid in California?
Most landscaping contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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