Grounds & Landscaping Services - Baylor University Athletics

The state of Texas, through Baylor University in Waco, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit grounds and landscaping maintenance services for the university's athletics facilities. The RFP covers a wide scope of work, including mowing, edging, trimming, pest control, litter pickup, fertility management, field layout, and irrigation repairs across Baylor's NCAA athletic playing surfaces. The contract term is for five years, with options for up to two one-year renewals, and the anticipated contract start date is June 1, 2024. Proposers must submit detailed information on their qualifications, approach, potential obstacles, and cost/fee schedule, and Baylor will evaluate proposals based on the respondents' experience, proposed approach, ability to mitigate risks, and cost, conducting interviews with the top-ranked firms prior to contract award.

Baylor University is committed to achieving a diverse supplier base and increasing participation from minority, veteran, and women-owned enterprises in its procurement efforts. The RFP is part of a broader grounds and landscaping services initiative, with a separate RFP issued for the university's main campus and certain off-campus areas. The procurement opportunity is located in Mclennan County and the City of Waco, Texas, and the University has provided detailed exhibits outlining the service frequency schedules and other requirements. Proposers must self-perform at least 75% of the awarded work, and the University reserves the right to request replacement of any personnel with 30 days' notice.