Ground Maintenance Management and Service

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is seeking a comprehensive ground maintenance management and service contract for its campus, with a Request for Information (RFI) issued on October 2, 2025, and responses due by October 23, 2025. The procurement targets a vendor capable of providing a full-scale grounds maintenance solution covering weekly mowing, edging, string trimming, blowing, litter and leaf removal, shrub and tree maintenance, weed control, mulching, fertilization, and pest control. Qualified contractors must possess a minimum of three years of ground maintenance experience, hold a North Carolina Landscape Contractor's License and Pesticide Applicator's License, and provide a Certificate of Insurance. The selected contractor will be required to assign a dedicated, qualified supervisor who will serve as the primary point of contact, ensuring contract specification adherence, staff coordination, and timely issue resolution. Work is to be performed during regular business hours (7am-5pm, Monday through Friday), with weekend work requiring prior approval, and the university will conduct weekly performance monitoring through the Grounds Manager and Senior Lead.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned in the documentation, the RFI indicates this is a market research exercise to assess vendor capabilities without a firm commitment to service acquisition. The university reserves the right to inspect work and recall contractors for unsatisfactory performance. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the provided documents, and there is no mention of incumbent vendors or mandatory technology integration requirements. The procurement appears to be an open solicitation seeking comprehensive responses that include marketing materials, service capabilities, cost estimates, implementation strategies, and professional references. Potential vendors are expected to demonstrate a robust understanding of grounds maintenance requirements and the ability to deliver a turnkey solution that meets UNCP's stringent campus maintenance standards.