Landscaping QQ Solicitation/Req. 4/21/2025

The State of Alabama, specifically the Board of Dental Examiners located in Jefferson County, is seeking a landscaping maintenance contractor for its facility at 2229 Rocky Ridge Road in Birmingham. The procurement is a Quick Quote solicitation for comprehensive landscaping services from May through September 30, with potential extension to the subsequent period of 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026. Required services include bi-monthly mowing from March through October, edging, weed eating, debris removal from sidewalks and parking lots, bi-annual shrub pruning, and annual pine straw placement around shrubs. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 25th at 1:00 p.m., and potential vendors must submit a detailed monthly service schedule with corresponding costs. Contractors must be prepared to work around the Board's meeting schedule, ensuring landscaping activities do not disrupt Board operations and are completed at least one day prior to meetings. The point of contact for this opportunity is Dr. Mary Beth Finn, who can be reached at 659-216-1011.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement follows the State of Alabama Division of Procurement's Standard Terms and Conditions, which require vendors to be registered in the Alabama Buys electronic platform and comply with state tax and immigration laws, including enrollment in the E-Verify program. Vendors must also adhere to the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. While specific budget allocations are not detailed in the provided documentation, interested landscaping contractors are expected to provide comprehensive and competitive pricing for the specified maintenance services. The state reserves the right to conduct cost and price analyses, inspect delivered services, and maintain flexibility in contract terms. Potential contractors should be prepared to provide additional qualifications and documentation if requested, and understand that the state maintains strict protocols for contract management and potential cancellation.