Landscape Services

Lubbock County is soliciting bids for Landscape Services at the Medical Examiner's Office through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 261201, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance. The required services include bi-monthly lawn mowing and bush/shrub trimming from April through October, encompassing 14 annual maintenance visits. Additional service requirements include ongoing maintenance such as trash removal, sweeping, patio cleaning, lawn fertilization, and weed spraying. The contractor must supply all necessary supervision, labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to complete work in compliance with applicable codes and best practices. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 30, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. CDT, with sealed bids or electronic submissions due by January 13, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. CDT. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for four optional 12-month renewals, contingent upon mutual agreement and submission of updated legal documents 30 days prior to each renewal period.

The procurement allows for potential cooperative purchasing agreements with other Texas governmental entities at the same quoted prices. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and Auto Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). Bidders must complete several mandatory certification documents, including a Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate, Lobbying Certification, and a specific certification regarding non-discrimination against energy companies and firearm entities. Small businesses, sole proprietorships, non-profit entities, and companies with fewer than 10 full-time employees may be exempt from certain certification requirements, particularly if the contract value is below $100,000. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests the county has allocated funds through its approved budget, with payment to be made upon receipt and acceptance of completed services in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2251.