Landscaping for Lewiston

The Idaho Department of Administration (ADM), through the Division of Purchasing (DOP), is seeking a qualified lawn care provider to perform comprehensive landscaping services for the ADM location in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires a vendor to provide full year-round landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weed control, insect and disease management, sprinkler system maintenance, debris removal, and snow/ice removal services. The scope of work demands a comprehensive approach to maintaining the facility's exterior grounds and infrastructure. Key dates for the procurement include a mandatory site inspection that must be requested by November 14, 2023, and completed by November 20, 2023, with final quotes due on November 21, 2023. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the responsive, responsible vendor submitting the lowest total cost, with a one-year initial term and potential renewals or amendments for up to five years total. Vendors are required to provide a fully burdened total cost using the provided price sheet (Exhibit C) that covers all outlined service requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance, with the State of Idaho, ADM, and its divisions listed as additional insureds. Insurance must be obtained from insurers rated A-VII or better, and the contractor will be responsible for all associated deductibles. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the procurement documents indicate a clear expectation of professional, year-round landscape maintenance services. The RFQ does not specify a precise budget range or award value, instead focusing on a total cost pricing model where vendors will submit comprehensive pricing for the full scope of services. Vendors must be prepared to meet stringent insurance requirements within five business days of award notification and demonstrate capability to perform the complete range of landscape and snow removal services for the Lewiston ADM location.