Downtown Landscaping Services Bid

The City of Owosso, located in Sanilac County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for downtown landscaping services for the 2025 calendar year. The procurement opportunity seeks a qualified landscaping contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services for downtown areas, specifically focusing on Fountain Park and surrounding urban landscapes. Required services include weekly mowing and edging, bi-weekly vegetation control in landscape beds and sidewalks, and seasonal pruning of perennials, shrubs, and ornamental trees. The contract period will run from May 1, 2025, through November 15, 2025. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit by contacting Lizzie Fredrick at 989-725-0571 prior to submitting their proposal. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, local presence, and demonstrated capability to perform the specified landscaping services.

The procurement includes a local preference policy that provides bidding advantages to businesses within the region, offering a 6% bid preference (up to $2,500) for businesses located within Owosso city limits and a 3% bid preference (up to $2,500) for businesses located within Shiawassee County. Bidders must submit several mandatory documents, including a vendor proposal, local preference affidavit, W-9, signature page, and insurance endorsement. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with the City of Owosso named as an additional insured. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a moderate-scale municipal landscaping contract. Bid documents are available at no cost through the city's website and the MITN (Michigan InterGovernmental Trade Network) website, ensuring broad accessibility for potential vendors. There are no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the procurement documents.