Grounds Maintenance at George Guy Park and Jackson James Park

The City of Chester, South Carolina is requesting proposals for grounds maintenance at George Guy Park and Jackson James Park, with proposals due September 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and a mandatory site visit required before submission.

The scope includes one-time initial clearing (trash and debris removal, fallen limb removal, illegal dumping removal, drainage ditch clearing, vegetation trimming around structures, mulch spreading, and beautification) and bi-weekly maintenance (trash and litter removal, weed eating, property line cleanup, drainage ditch cleanup, leaf and debris removal, sidewalk and court blowing, spot mulch replacement, and general beautification). The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation, and disposal.

Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience, provide three references, submit a South Carolina Business License, and provide proof of Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance prior to contract execution. A mandatory site visit to both parks must be scheduled with Mr. Sundray Gregory; failure to complete the site visit may result in proposal rejection.

The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for two additional one-year terms upon mutual agreement and satisfactory performance. Proposals must include pricing broken down by initial clearing, bi-weekly maintenance, emergency cleanup, hourly additional work, and mulch installation.

Evaluation criteria are experience (25 points), qualifications (20 points), equipment and staffing (20 points), references (15 points), and cost proposal (20 points). Sealed proposals are submitted to Yulanda Littlejohn at the City of Chester offices. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and award the contract in its best interest.