Landscape Maintenance

The City of Houston is requesting bids on landscape maintenance services at the Washington/Westcott Roundabout, located at 6012 Washington Avenue, with bids due August 7, 2026. The Hire Houston First Program applies: for this sub-$100,000 procurement, a Local Business bid must be the lowest responsible bid or within 5 percent of the lowest bid received. Bidders must submit a Hire Houston First Application and Affidavit to the Director of the Mayor's Office of Business Opportunities prior to award.

Scope includes furnishing all labor, tools, supplies, materials, transportation, supervision, and insurance for complete landscape management of the roundabout and adjacent neighborhood monument sign areas. Services are bi-weekly mowing, edging, trimming, litter removal, debris disposal, weed control, and shrub pruning; routine fertilization and seasonal turf and bed treatments; irrigation system inspections by a licensed irrigator with documented findings; tree pruning for clearance under 8 feet; and crepe myrtle maintenance. Contractors must provide before-and-after photographs as proof of work and secure all necessary permits (Sidewalk Permits and Lane Closure Permits), with permit fees borne by the contractor. All work shall be performed during normal business hours and completed within thirty calendar days from notice to proceed.

The contract term is one year with monthly billing. The City reserves the right to terminate with thirty days written notice if materials, services, or deliveries do not conform to specifications. All work is guaranteed for a minimum of one year from the date of full acceptance. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be provided within three days of request. Prospective bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits; clarifications will be provided in writing prior to the bid due date.