Franklin Blvd. Phase 1 Maintenance

The City of Springfield, Oregon, is soliciting bids for the Franklin Blvd. Phase 1 Maintenance project (Project #P51073), seeking a qualified landscaping maintenance contractor to provide comprehensive care and upkeep of green infrastructure along Franklin Boulevard. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with a base contract term of two years and potential extensions up to a maximum of five years. Key deliverables include maintaining landscape plant beds, lawn areas, and stormwater facilities through specific maintenance activities such as pruning, mowing, irrigation management, weed control, mulching, and plant health monitoring. Bidders must submit a comprehensive service schedule and demonstrate a robust methodology for plant health monitoring while complying with local safety standards and traffic regulations. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, at 10:00 am at Springfield City Hall, with bid submissions due on Thursday, August 21st, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The evaluation process will consider both cost and qualitative factors, emphasizing thoroughness, professionalism, and the proposed approach's overall value.

The solicitation documents do not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that can respond to the bid. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors currently performing similar services. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance contract suggests a significant investment in ongoing landscape and infrastructure management. The contract's potential five-year duration indicates the City's commitment to establishing a long-term partnership with a qualified landscaping maintenance contractor. The project appears to be open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate expertise in green infrastructure maintenance, with the City reserving the right to conduct routine inspections and annual performance evaluations to ensure high-quality service delivery. Prospective bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation, particularly Book #2, which contains detailed specifications for the maintenance requirements.