Grass Cutting County Properties

Cecil County, Maryland has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB B-26-004) for comprehensive grass cutting and grounds maintenance services across various county properties. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and insurance for mowing, edging, plant trimming, landscaping, and light tree trimming services. The specific scope includes maintenance at wastewater facilities, roads division properties, and facilities management locations, with a total mowing area of 1.31 acres identified at 107 Chesapeake Blvd in Elkton, MD. The contract term runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential three one-year renewals extending through June 30, 2029. Key procurement dates include a bid release on February 11, 2025, with questions due by March 12, 2025, and final responses/bids due on April 24, 2025, at 12:00 pm. Services will be performed weekdays between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with weekly and bi-weekly mowing schedules depending on location. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential awards assigned by group number.

The procurement includes several notable provisions for local businesses and bidder qualifications. Cecil County offers a local contractor preference of up to 6% or $60,000, whichever is less, for qualified local businesses. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total base bid amount, and contract payment and performance bonds of 100% are required if the total bid amount exceeds $100,000. The contract is subject to funding approval by the Cecil County Council and County Executive, with potential supplemental funding from federal, state, or local grant sources. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the grounds maintenance contract suggests a substantial annual investment. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in grounds maintenance, have appropriate insurance, and be able to meet the specified service schedules and quality standards across multiple county properties.