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McComb School District is requesting sealed bids for comprehensive lawn, grounds, and athletic field maintenance services across 10 district locations and three athletic field areas, with bids due June 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Requests for clarification or site appointments must be submitted in writing by June 15, 2026.

The scope covers mowing, trimming, cleanup, bed care, weeding, pruning, leaf removal, and fertilization at minimum 32 times annually — twice monthly January through March and August through December, weekly April through July. Services commence July 1, 2026 and extend through June 30, 2029. Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment and provide separate line-item pricing for each of the 10 district locations and three athletic field areas, with options for monthly or per-cut rates. Additional billing rates are required for storm cleanup, dead plant replacement, pine straw, mulch, and miscellaneous work outside the base scope.

Contractors must carry Certificates of Insurance for Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile Liability with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, naming McComb School District as an additional insured with 30 days' cancellation notice. All work at any location must be completed within 48 hours of starting. The District reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice for convenience or cause and holds contractors responsible for all damages to District or private property.

The District will evaluate proposals based on pricing, best overall value, completeness, and contractor experience with similar projects. Only hand-delivered or mailed bids will be accepted; electronic submissions are prohibited. Bids will be publicly opened on June 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with the Superintendent presenting an award recommendation to the Board of Trustees for the lowest and best bidder meeting all specifications and responsibility requirements.