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The Hancock County School District in Mississippi is requesting proposals for landscaping and grounds maintenance services for the 2026-2027 school year covering eight facilities totaling approximately 168 acres, including the Career Technical Center, East Hancock Elementary, District Office, Hancock High School, Hancock Middle School, Hancock North Central Elementary, South Hancock Elementary, and West Hancock Elementary. Each facility must be bid individually, though a single contract will be awarded for all sites. The scope of services includes trash removal, grass mowing, trimming and edging, concrete area sweeping, herbicide application, tree and shrub pruning, and brush cutting performed on varying schedules throughout the year, with bi-weekly service in March, June, July, and October; weekly service in April, May, August, and September; and as-needed service from November through February. The District will supply fertilizer, mulch, and herbicides, while the contractor must provide all equipment and labor. Evaluation criteria include price, quality of services, extent to which services meet district needs, prior vendor experience, and preference for Mississippi-based vendors. Key deadlines include March 9th, 2026 at 5:00 PM for requesting an on-site walkthrough (scheduled for March 10th at 9:00 AM), March 20th, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT for submitting questions to procurement@hancockschools.net, and March 24th, 2026 at 9:00 AM for proposal opening at the District Office located at 18375 HWY 603, Kiln, MS 39556. Proposals may be submitted electronically via www.centralbidding.com or in sealed envelopes.

The contract includes an initial one-year term with renewal options for two additional one-year periods, potentially creating a three-year contract, with proposal prices remaining firm from July 1st, 2026 through June 30th, 2027 and non-withdrawable during that period. The procurement demonstrates a preference for Mississippi-based vendors within the evaluation criteria, though no explicit set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the available documentation. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been identified in the provided materials. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, award to other than the lowest bidder, terminate for default or convenience, and adjust payments if services are not provided according to the prescribed schedule. Specific award values or budget ranges have not been disclosed in this solicitation.