Grounds maintenance oconee maint.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is requesting bids on grounds maintenance services at the Oconee Maintenance Office in Westminster, South Carolina, under an Invitation for Bid with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., and a mandatory site visit on August 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, and equipment for comprehensive grounds maintenance at the facility: weekly mowing and edging of designated grass areas during the growing season (April–October, approximately 30 services annually), twice-monthly maintenance during the dormant season (November–March), weed eradication through chemical and manual treatment, bed and tree trimming, disease and insect control including fire ants, and fertilization. All herbicide applicators must hold a valid South Carolina Certified Pesticide Applicator License in Category 3 (Ornamental and Turf). The contractor must maintain a supervisor on-site at all times when work is being performed and provide equipment specifically designed for grounds maintenance work with proper safety guards and maintenance.

The resulting contract will commence October 5, 2026 and extend through October 4, 2031, representing a five-year base term. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit pricing for all line items. The contractor must procure commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1 million per accident, and worker's compensation insurance as required by South Carolina statute. The contractor assumes full responsibility for all third-party claims arising from negligent operation, including property damage and personal injury resulting from mowing or herbicide application activities. Questions are due August 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Award notification will be posted October 1, 2026. Offerors must submit bids online through the South Carolina procurement portal.