Greenville MHC landscaping/ground maint.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is seeking a landscaping and grounds maintenance contractor for three Greenville Mental Health Center locations: 124 Mallard Street, 6 Tindal Avenue, and 715 Grove Road. The 20-month procurement requires comprehensive services including weekly grass mowing, edging, quarterly fertilization, weed control, debris removal, shrub and tree maintenance, mulching, flower bed planting, parking lot maintenance, and sprinkler system testing. Key deliverables include maintaining manicured landscapes with professional-grade materials, applying appropriate horticultural treatments, and ensuring strict site conduct policies. Bidders must submit their offers online at http://www.procurement.sc.gov by July 8, 2022, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by July 1, 2022, at 12:00 PM. Site visits are available by appointment with John Laux at (864) 567-3428, and the contract will run from July 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with award notification expected on July 8, 2022.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor, and the procurement is open to all qualified contractors who can meet the specified requirements. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability insurance with $1,000,000 limits, and Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits. Contractors must be registered as South Carolina vendors, possess required licenses and permits, and comply with statutory requirements including drug-free workplace certification and ethics regulations. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, contractors must provide fixed unit pricing for each facility location that includes all labor, materials, transportation, and equipment necessary to perform the work. South Carolina resident contractor and subcontractor preferences are available for qualifying vendors.