KSFB Mowing, Landscaping & Snow Removal Services

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet on behalf of the Kentucky State Fair Board (KSFB) for mowing, landscaping, and snow removal services at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) and Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) properties. The requested services include regular mowing and trimming, weed control, fertilization, pruning, mulching, turf renovation, seasonal plantings, irrigation system maintenance, and snow removal. Vendors must have a minimum of 5 years' experience, the ability to respond within 2 hours, and at least 35 full-time employees. The contract will be awarded based on best value, with 90% of the score based on price and 10% on experience. Bids are due by April 13, 2022, and site visits are suggested but not required. The initial contract term is from April 25, 2022 through December 31, 2022, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods.

The RFB offers preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders, which may include nonprofit organizations furthering the purposes of KRS Chapter 163 or meeting the requirements for a "Qualified nonprofit agency for individuals with severe disabilities." The Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the RFB if bids exceed available funding. While the incumbent contractor is not specified, the RFB indicates the contract will be awarded as a group, meaning vendors must bid on all line items. The total contract value is not provided, but the RFB states the pricing must remain valid for at least 60 days.