Groundskeeping and Lawn Care Services

Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, located in Jessup, Maryland within Howard County, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive groundskeeping and lawn care services through the end of the 2025 season. The procurement opportunity, identified by contract ID 6830df58573d0373ae09ef40, requires a contractor to perform multiple landscaping services including weekly mowing (with bi-weekly schedules after October 30), seasonal tree and shrubbery pruning, spring and fall mulching, waste management and clean-up, and bi-weekly weed control and herbicide application. Potential bidders must submit a detailed Bid Form (Attachment B-1) with precise unit pricing for each service, ensuring all costs are fully loaded to include labor, profit, overhead, and administrative expenses. The bid is due by June 6, 2025, with careful attention required to complete all pricing documents accurately in dollars and cents. Bidders must adhere strictly to the provided guidelines, as failure to follow specified bid instructions may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contract is structured as a small procurement opportunity not to exceed $50,000. The contract will be governed by Maryland state law and administered through the Maryland Department of Health, with Victoria F. Bell designated as the Procurement Officer. Contractors must comply with stringent facility guidelines, including maintaining patient safety, preventing interactions with patients, securing work areas, and following strict infection control protocols. The contract template indicates payment will be processed within 30 days of invoice submission, with invoices subject to review and approval. Prospective vendors should be prepared to demonstrate professional conduct, prioritize patient safety, and integrate seamlessly with the hospital's existing operational environment, with the understanding that work may be immediately halted if safety protocols are not meticulously followed.