Landscape Services

Appalachian State University is requesting proposals for comprehensive landscape services at the Innovation Ridge grounds under RFP55-063026, with proposals due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Award is expected as soon as possible following evaluation, with an effective date of August 1, 2026.

The scope encompasses year-round grounds maintenance: lawn mowing at 4-inch height during the March–November growing season; edging and blowing of hardscapes; mulching with double-ground hardwood mulch (approximately 250 yards at 2-inch depth, applied by May 1); plant care and turf maintenance including spring and fall fertilization with preemergent, summer herbicide application, disease monitoring, aeration and overseeding; leaf removal during fall and winter months; biweekly herbicide weed control during the growing season; and weekly trash removal year-round. Vendors must demonstrate extensive landscape services experience in university or educational settings.

Pricing is submitted as a fixed monthly rate for 12 months on Attachment A, with net-thirty payment terms after invoice approval. The contract term is one year with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms at the State's discretion, contingent upon mutual agreement and unit-pricing review after the first year.

Vendors must submit at least five references for similar services, provide proof of insurance, complete background checks at their own expense, and provide certifications regarding financial stability, HUB status, worker location, and Iran Divestment Act compliance. All required attachments including Instructions to Vendors, North Carolina General Terms and Conditions, HUB Supplemental Vendor Information, Customer Reference Form, Worker Location documentation, Financial Condition Certification, and EO50 Price-Matching Request must be completed and returned with proposals or the vendor may be eliminated from consideration. Award will be made to the vendor deemed most advantageous to the State based on ability to meet requirements, personnel qualifications and experience, proof of insurance, references, and price.