Bangor East lawncare

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, acting on behalf of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management - Military Bureau, is seeking lawn care services for the Maine Army National Guard Bangor East facility through Request for Quotation (RFQ) #260114-0158. The procurement covers comprehensive lawn maintenance for approximately 5.8 acres across four buildings in Bangor, Maine, with services including mowing, trimming, edging, debris removal, and seasonal clean-up from May through October. Contractors must maintain grass height between 3.5 and 5 inches, use mulching or bagging mowers with sharp blades, and remove all grass clippings and debris. Quotations are due by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with questions accepted until February 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Bids will be evaluated on a best value basis, prioritizing the lowest-priced compliant bidder, with careful consideration of contractor qualifications, performance history, and ability to meet strict operational requirements including federal background checks and monthly performance evaluations.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The current vendor is Municipal Mowing, LLC, who has been maintaining the facility at an annual cost of approximately $7,996, including spring cleanup. The contract structure includes an initial one-year term from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with two optional two-year renewal periods: May 1, 2027, through April 30, 2029, and May 1, 2029, through October 31, 2030. Contractors must submit comprehensive quotations covering the full five-year period and provide a Disaster Recovery Plan. Additional requirements include compliance with environmental regulations, such as Site Location of Development Act permits, and readiness to perform repairs to facility grounds within 10 working days. Payment will be processed on a net 30 basis upon receipt of accurate invoices, with contractors responsible for all facility ground damages and requiring mandatory monthly performance evaluations.