Austin Energy Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services

The City of Austin, through Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement, is soliciting bids under IFB 1100 DPL1010 for landscaping, grounds maintenance, and irrigation services at Austin Energy substations, power plants, vacant lots, and facilities. Written questions are due November 3, 2026, and offers are due November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CT. Bids are evaluated on best value, with a 5 percent discount for Local Business bids up to $500,000 and a 3 percent discount for bids between $500,000 and $50 million, plus similar discounts for Small Businesses or bidders using certified small business subcontractors.

Offerors must show three consecutive years of grounds maintenance and grass mowing experience within the past five years and provide references from at least four customers. Offerors must hold a current landscape irrigator license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or be a registered landscape architect. Employees who apply chemicals or pesticides must hold current Certified Pesticide Applicator licenses from the Texas Department of Agriculture. Required services include comprehensive grounds maintenance, grass mowing, landscape irrigation, and pest control.

The contract commences upon execution and continues until all obligations are performed. Optional extensions beyond the initial term are at the City's sole discretion. Economic price adjustments apply on the anniversary date, tied to the Employment Cost Index (CIU2020000430000I) for wages and salaries in installation, maintenance, and repair, with adjustments capped at 10 percent per line item. The Living Wage Program applies. Place of performance spans Travis County and City of Austin jurisdictions in Texas.

The non-mandatory pre-offer meeting (October 22, 2026) and site visit (October 26, 2026) have passed. Offers remain valid for 150 calendar days from the due date. The City reserves the right to reject any or all offers, cancel the solicitation, or procure services by other means.