271660 - Lawn Care - Choctaw Co Health Dept

Choctaw County Health Department is requesting quotes for lawn care services with proposals due September 23, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Responses must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys.

The contract carries a total cost cap of $25,000 with a maximum term of five years from the effective date and may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties. Place of performance is the Choctaw County Health Department facility.

Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys prior to submission. All respondents must certify compliance with federal immigration law and agreement not to knowingly employ unauthorized aliens; E-Verify enrollment documentation is required prior to award for suppliers employing one or more employees in Alabama. Foreign entities conducting business in Alabama must register with the Alabama Secretary of State.

The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis and may request written proof of qualifications including professional licenses and certificates of insurance. Price escalation requests may be considered if material or labor costs significantly increase through no fault of the supplier, provided increases do not exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost and are supported by industry-specific price indices or CPI data. The State is exempt from sales tax and will furnish an exemption letter upon request.

Vendors must accept multiple forms of electronic payment including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and EFT transfers at no additional cost to the State. Questions should be submitted online through the Supplier Portal to maintain documentation.