Grounds Maintenance and Mowing Services

Denver Water is requesting proposals for turf and native grass mowing, grounds maintenance, and irrigation maintenance services across its Denver Water service area, with proposals due October 1, 2026 and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on September 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses comprehensive grounds and irrigation maintenance services divided into two geographic schedules. Proposers may bid on one or both schedules. The contractor must furnish all equipment, labor, tools, and materials. Compliance with Air Quality Control Commission Rule 29 regarding lawn and garden equipment emissions is required. Personnel screening at contractor expense and proof of required insurance coverage before work commencement are conditions. The contractor is responsible for hourly rate compensation that includes labor, payroll, overhead, and profit, with monthly invoicing for services rendered and optional services available.

The initial contract term is three years, commencing April 1, 2027. Pricing must be submitted on Exhibit C and will be firm and fixed for the first 12 months; price adjustments may be requested thereafter with 60 days' notice and supporting documentation.

Evaluation criteria include methodology and approach, company experience and qualifications, staffing and account management, communication and contract management, pricing, professional references, environmental compliance and sustainability, and safety. Price is not the sole determining factor and the lowest-priced proposal is not guaranteed selection.

A non-mandatory site walk is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Proposers must submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement and RSVP by September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to attend either the pre-proposal conference or site walk. Requests for clarification are due September 11, 2026, with Denver Water providing written responses by September 15, 2026. Denver Water retains the right to reject any or all proposals.