Georgetown MHC Grounds Maintenance

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is seeking a contractor for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Georgetown Mental Health Center located at 525 Lafayette St, Georgetown, SC. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation requires a qualified vendor to provide weekly mowing during the growing season (March 1 - October 31), bi-weekly mowing during dormant periods, weed control, shrub and bed maintenance, mulching, and general landscape upkeep. The contract will be for an initial one-year term with four potential one-year renewal options, spanning from 08/01/2025 to 08/02/2030. Bidders must have been in business for at least three years and be licensed to do business in South Carolina. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for 06/12/2025 at 11:00 AM, with bid responses due by 06/30/2025 at 3:00 PM. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the award expected to be posted on 07/01/2025. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and proper disposal of landscape debris.

The solicitation indicates potential preferences for resident contractors and minority-owned businesses. Bidders must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation with prescribed coverage limits. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract appears open to qualified businesses that meet the established criteria. There are no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the preference language suggests some consideration for local and minority-owned businesses. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but it represents a comprehensive grounds maintenance contract for a mental health facility that will require consistent, professional landscaping services. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation document to ensure complete compliance with all requirements and to understand the scope of work detailed for this procurement opportunity.