DHR Talladega Co - FY27 Lawn Service

Alabama Department of Human Resources Talladega County is requesting quotes for FY27 lawn service through a mandatory site visit on October 26, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 1010 Ashland Highway, Talladega, with quotes due October 28, 2026. Attendance at the mandatory site visit and signature on the attendance sheet are required for quote acceptance.

The scope covers grass cutting services limited to no more than 20 cuts per fiscal year (approximately 15 cuts during growing season, 2–3 cuts monthly spring and summer), with each cutting including weed eating around shrub beds, trimming around fences and buildings, edging along sidewalks and parking lots, removal of grass and weeds from concrete surfaces, mulching leaves, and debris removal. Shrub and hedge trimming is limited to two times per year (spring and fall). Services may be performed on weekdays or weekends as coordinated with the DHR County office. Pricing must be submitted on a unit basis per cutting for lawn service and per trim job for shrub trimming, with all requirements included in the quoted price. Prices are firm and fixed through September 30, 2027.

The total contract cost does not exceed $25,000, including the original agreement and any subsequent annual renewals over a five-year maximum period. The contract period runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Payment terms are net 30, paid in arrears after service completion. Price escalation in any renewal cannot exceed 5 percent of the annual contract cost. Quote prices must remain valid through December 31, 2026.

Suppliers must register in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically through the Public Solicitation site. All suppliers must comply with Alabama state laws including E-Verify employment eligibility verification and the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Foreign corporations must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. The current supplier is eligible to bid. Contact: Stephanie Kelley at (256) 761-6605 or Becky Carroll at (256) 761-6602.