Ground and Landscaping Services

The South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS), State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, is issuing a Request for Quote solicitation for ground and landscaping services at the Scout Motors Training Center in Blythewood, South Carolina. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive grounds and landscaping maintenance services from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, pest control, fertilization, pruning, debris removal, and disposal. Required qualifications include South Carolina licensure and bonding, current Category 3 and Category 7A pest control certifications, employee landscaping experience of a minimum of three years, and compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act wage requirements of at least $15.00 per hour. Contractors must be located within a 100-mile radius of the training center and perform services primarily Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with mowing and trimming occurring weekly from April through October and bi-weekly during the growing season, while weeding, pest control, and debris removal are provided on an ongoing basis. Contractors must provide all industrial-grade equipment, materials, supplies, and labor necessary to complete the work. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and electronic offers must be submitted by March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM to SCTCS-ProcurementTeam@sctechsystem.edu. Required submission documents include a completed IRS W-9 form, an Open Trade Representation (Attachment A), and three reference contacts from government agencies or firms for similar services provided within the last two years (Attachment B).

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular categories of organizations, such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. No award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation materials. Payment terms are net 30 days following submission of detailed monthly invoices, providing vendors with standard payment conditions upon contract award. The solicitation represents a relatively short-term, seasonal contract focused on specialized grounds maintenance services required to support the Scout Motors Training Center's operational needs during the spring and summer months.