Landscaping & ground maintenance @ PTC

The South Carolina State Board for Technical & Comprehensive Education (SBTCE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for landscaping and ground maintenance services for Piedmont Technical College (PTC) across eight campus locations in South Carolina, including Greenwood (Main Campus), Laurens, Newberry, Saluda, Edgefield, McCormick, Abbeville, and the Center for Advanced Manufacturing. The solicitation is structured into three distinct lots corresponding to different campus groupings, with bidders required to provide comprehensive landscaping and maintenance services. Key deliverables include monthly maintenance, ground care, and optional services such as supervisor and laborer hourly rates, equipment rental, and parking lot cleaning. Bidders must submit a detailed breakdown of monthly fees for each lot over the proposed five-year contract period, running from 10/02/2025 to 10/01/2030. The procurement timeline includes a pre-bid conference scheduled for 09/10/2025 at 10:00 AM, with final offers due by 09/22/2025 at 10:00 AM. Evaluation criteria emphasize the submission of three references from government agencies or firms where similar services have been provided in the past two years, and compliance with South Carolina procurement regulations.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with potential preference given to resident contractors and subcontractors as per South Carolina procurement guidelines. Bidders must complete and submit various attachments, including a bidding schedule breakdown, reference sheet, and an offeror's checklist to demonstrate compliance with all requirements. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement process suggests an emphasis on local and regional contractors. The online bidding system provides an accessible platform for potential vendors to participate. Although specific budget ranges are not provided in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the five-year contract covering eight campus locations suggests a substantial potential contract value. Interested vendors must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and previous experience in providing similar large-scale landscaping and ground maintenance services to educational or government institutions.