Horticulture maintenance/grass cutting

Clarendon County, South Carolina, is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive horticulture maintenance and grass cutting contract covering 13 county sites, including the Administration Building, Courthouse, Sheriff's Office, Health Department, Judicial Center, Library, and various highway exit areas. The Invitation for Bid (IFB 2024-013) requires a contractor to provide full-scale landscape maintenance services, including mowing every 10-14 days during the April-October growing season, monthly weed control, twice-yearly pruning, pine straw and mulch application, and continuous site monitoring. Bidders must be certified in herbicide/pesticide application and provide commercial-grade equipment, with the ability to maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance year-round. The contract will be awarded for an initial two-year period with optional one-year renewals, with bids due by 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet specific maintenance requirements, equipment capabilities, certification credentials, and proposed monthly pricing for both growing and non-growing seasons. Monthly invoicing will be processed through Clarendon County Finance, with the county reserving the right to award to multiple contractors if deemed in the best interest of the county.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the County as an additional insured and maintain workers' compensation coverage, complying with all local, state, and federal safety regulations. The county will conduct monthly site inspections, with the potential for immediate contract termination if performance standards are not met. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, pricing will be structured as monthly rates for each site during growing and non-growing seasons. Contractors will be responsible for all associated permits, fees, personnel, supervision, labor, materials, and equipment. The procurement contact is Lillie Hoots, located at 3 South Church Street in Manning, SC, and bidders are instructed to direct any additional questions in writing, preferably via email. The multi-site nature of the project suggests a substantial contract value, though the exact budget is not specified in the provided documentation.