9382-20241121075415 Jackson

The City of Jackson's Solid Waste Division within the Department of Public Works is soliciting a competitive bid for City Cemeteries Ground Maintenance services. The procurement is structured as a 12-month contract with an additional 12-month extension option. Primary services include comprehensive ground maintenance activities such as mowing grass, trimming, and edging at city cemetery locations. Vendors must demonstrate capability to perform consistent, high-quality landscaping maintenance services that meet municipal standards. The formal solicitation (Invitation for Bid #9382-20241121075415) was posted on November 21, 2024, with bids due by December 10, 2024. Interested contractors should carefully review all specifications and prepare detailed responses that comprehensively address the scope of work. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, typical municipal landscaping contracts often assess factors like prior experience, equipment capabilities, proposed pricing, and local business participation.

The procurement appears to have a local business emphasis, potentially with preferential considerations for Mississippi-based vendors. The contract's estimated value and specific set-aside designations are not definitively stated in the available documentation. No incumbent vendor is explicitly identified for this specific cemetery maintenance contract. The funding mechanism suggests this will be supported through municipal budgetary allocations, likely from the city's public works or general fund resources. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate professional landscaping capabilities, appropriate equipment resources, and compliance with local municipal contracting requirements. Given the specialized nature of cemetery ground maintenance, vendors will likely need to showcase expertise in handling sensitive landscaping environments with respect and precision. While precise budget ranges are not specified, municipal landscaping contracts of this nature typically range from moderate to substantial investment levels depending on total acreage and service complexity.