Grounds Keeping & Landscape Services

Jackson County, Missouri Purchasing Department is requesting proposals for grounds keeping and landscape services under a 24-month term contract with two 12-month renewal options, with bids due November 3, 2026. The procurement is subject to Jackson County MWVBE participation goals of 9.5% for Minority Business Enterprises and 11.7% for Women Business Enterprises.

The scope encompasses irrigation system management, grounds and roadside maintenance (mowing, edging, plant trimming excluding trees), landscaping design and installation, fertilizing, pest control services other than buildings, and tree trimming and pruning. The contract serves various Jackson County departments.

Performance and payment bonds are required upon award. Respondents must submit an Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda, a notarized Affidavit confirming compliance with labor laws and federal work authorization, a current Certificate of Compliance confirming no outstanding Jackson County tax obligations, Exhibit F listing exceptions to solicitation requirements, a Respondents Quotation Sheet with bid amounts, and a Minority/Women/Veteran Business Enterprise Participation Affidavit if contract value exceeds $50,000. Additional submissions include a W-9 form for new suppliers and, for respondents outside the Greater Kansas City Metro Area, a memo describing contract fulfillment obligations. Electronic submission through the official procurement portal is required. Questions were due October 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. local time. Intent to Bid deadline was October 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time. No mandatory pre-bid conference or public bid opening is scheduled.