Landscaping and grass cutting services

Clarendon County, South Carolina is seeking a qualified contractor for landscaping and grass cutting services across 11 different sites, including the Santee Cooper Regional Airport, water and sewer infrastructure locations, pump stations, and other county facilities. The Invitation for Bid (IFB 2024-018) requires comprehensive landscaping maintenance from April through October (growing season) with additional services during non-growing months. The contract term is two years, with potential one-year renewals, and mandates contractors provide monthly itemized invoices, maintain commercial-grade equipment, and have personnel certified in herbicide/pesticide application. Contractors must mow grass every 10-14 days during the growing season, remove litter, and ensure sites maintain a professional appearance. The bid requires submission of references, potential subcontractor listings, and demonstration of year-round maintenance capabilities. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to be submitted to Lillie Hoots at the Procurement Office located at 3 South Church Street in Manning, South Carolina. Evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's ability to meet maintenance standards, equipment quality, certifications, and comprehensive site management.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid requires contractors to comply with drug-free workplace certification, equal opportunity regulations, and specific insurance provisions. Bidders must demonstrate legal compliance and professional capabilities. The contract includes separate pricing structures for growing and non-growing seasons, suggesting flexibility for contractors. Though a specific budget range is not detailed in the documents, the scope covers 11 diverse sites requiring regular maintenance. Contractors will need to provide their own commercial-grade mowing equipment, including equipment capable of navigating sites with double gates. The county will conduct monthly inspections to ensure service quality, and contractors must be prepared to manage sites ranging from airport facilities to water infrastructure locations. Interested vendors can direct questions to lhoots@clarendoncountygov.org or contact the procurement office at 803-433-3240 for additional information about the landscaping services contract.