Landscaping and Snow Plowing Services

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued Solicitation #23PSX0035 for Landscaping and Snow Plowing Services, seeking multiple contractors to provide comprehensive landscaping and snow removal services across all counties in the state. This procurement will establish a contract available to all state client agencies, with individual agencies developing unique Statements of Work tailored to their specific service requirements. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors capable of providing snow plowing and landscaping services with the flexibility to meet diverse agency needs. Key evaluation criteria include pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, financial responsibility, delivery terms, administrative costs, and life-cycle costs. The solicitation timeline includes a non-mandatory Microsoft Teams meeting scheduled for November 1, 2023, at two time slots (8:30 AM and 3:30 PM), with final bid responses due on November 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST. Contractors must comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding standard wage rates, provide three business references from organizations outside state agencies, and demonstrate compliance with OSHA regulations and other state requirements.

The solicitation includes preferences for several categories of businesses, specifically community rehabilitation programs, micro-businesses, and veteran-owned micro-businesses. Contractors must provide representations regarding consulting agreements, campaign contributions, and nondiscrimination policies. The contract will have payment terms of Net 45 days, with an expedited Net 25 days for DAS-certified small businesses. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract includes mandatory extension provisions to political subdivisions, towns, municipalities, schools, and not-for-profit organizations, suggesting broad potential usage. The state is exempt from federal and state excise, transportation, and sales taxes, and reserves the right to seek additional discounts or contract separately for large quantity requirements. Although a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates the contract will cover landscaping and snow plowing services for all state client agencies across Connecticut, implying a potentially substantial procurement opportunity for qualified vendors.