Landscaping Services

Isothermal Community College has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #102-360 for comprehensive landscaping services located in Spindale, North Carolina, within Sampson County. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide professional lawn and grounds maintenance, encompassing labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies for the college's main campus. Required services include mowing, edging, fertilization, weed and disease control, shrub and tree maintenance, mulching, emergency response, snow and ice removal, and over-seeding. Vendor qualifications mandate at least three years of landscaping experience in North Carolina, proper licensing, and compliance with background check requirements. The solicitation schedule includes a mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, with bid opening set for September 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. The initial contract term is one year with potential renewals for two additional one-year periods. Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing for monthly and annual landscaping services, along with hourly rates for supplemental services.

The procurement emphasizes participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), specifically encouraging small, minority, and women-owned contractors. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $500,000 in Employer's Liability, $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, and $1,000,000 in Automobile coverage. The solicitation prioritizes environmentally friendly practices, specifying the use of non-toxic herbicides and proper chemical application techniques. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, vendors will be evaluated on their proposed monthly and annual pricing structures. The college's procurement approach demonstrates a commitment to competitive bidding, vendor diversity, and sustainable landscaping practices. Potential respondents must carefully review all documentation, meet comprehensive qualification standards, and demonstrate technical capability to provide full-scale landscaping maintenance for the institutional campus.