Anderson maintenance landscaping contra

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid for landscaping maintenance services at the Anderson Maintenance facility located at 4740 Liberty Highway in Anderson, South Carolina. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services, including bi-weekly mowing and edging of grass areas during the growing season (March-November), dormant season maintenance (December-February), fertilization, debris removal, weed control, and sidewalk/curb maintenance. Key deliverables include maintaining healthy plant growth and an aesthetically pleasing facility, with work performed during daylight hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays only. Offerors must submit bids online at www.procurement.sc.gov by January 19, 2023, at 2:30 PM, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit held on January 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM. The contract term is three years, from February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2026, with an option for an automatic one-year renewal. Contractors must maintain a on-site supervisor available within thirty minutes of contact and ensure all personnel have valid driver's licenses and appropriate safety training.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits. The contractor will be fully responsible for any property damage or personal injuries resulting from landscaping operations. Pricing shall be submitted on a unit price basis, with fixed prices for the initial three-year contract period, though price adjustments may be requested for renewal terms with at least ninety days' notice, limited to changes in the Consumer Price Index for "Other Goods & Services." While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the contract includes line items for initial cutting and three years of lawn maintenance. The award is subject to prior approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary, and the successful bidder will be responsible for all off-site disposal of debris resulting from landscaping operations, with specific exclusions for work within retention ponds.