Interior plant maintenance at mahonia hall (governor? S residence)

The State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services is seeking a contractor for interior plant maintenance services at Mahonia Hall, the Governor's Residence located in Marion County. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) S-10700-00004274 requires a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive weekly plant maintenance, including watering, pest and disease control, pruning, fertilization, plant rotation, and cleaning for the four-story, 11,409 square foot residence. Key deliverables include maintaining the interior plant environment through regular, systematic care and ensuring the aesthetic and health standards of the plants meet governmental requirements. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on November 9, 2022, with bid submissions originally due on November 22, 2022, but subsequently extended to December 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, vendor qualifications, and references demonstrating successful completion of similar contracts within the past five years. Bidders must complete a comprehensive responsibility inquiry addressing their financial resources, performance history, legal standing, and technical expertise.

The ITB includes a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan that encourages participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Bidders are required to describe their strategies for soliciting certified businesses for potential subcontracting opportunities and report the identity and value of subcontractors to the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). The contract was ultimately awarded to Mark IV Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Foliage Services by Concepts in Green. The initial contract term is two years, with options to renew for up to eight additional one-year terms, not exceeding a total of ten years. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract will be funded through the Department of Administrative Services Enterprise Asset Management Division (DAS EAM) budget. Bidders must provide proof of insurance, comply with state laws, and submit monthly invoices for completed services, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid substantially meets all requirements.