Landscaping Services - Memphis - Military - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of Military is soliciting bids on landscaping services for the 164th Air Lift Wing at 4593 Swinnea Road, Memphis, Tennessee, with bids due September 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and all services to commence by August 17, 2026. This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with a one-year term and one renewal option.

The scope encompasses grounds maintenance across approximately 25 acres of improved and semi-improved grounds through seven line items: 24 mowings of improved grounds (20 acres); 24 bed maintenance services; 15 mowings of semi-improved grounds (5 acres); annual irrigation start-up (March–May); seven months of irrigation checks; annual irrigation shutdown and winterization (October–November); and one application of 2-inch brown mulch with labor and materials included. All work must be completed within two consecutive calendar days of commencement, weather permitting, during operational hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays.

All pricing must be submitted on a unit-price basis, with prices inclusive of personnel, supervision, labor, travel costs, vehicles, equipment, tools, fuel, materials, and supplies. Materials and parts not in the contractor's price list are billed at contractor cost minus applicable sales tax plus 15 percent, supported by original purchase invoices. Invoices are submitted to military.invoices@tn.gov and itemized by contract line item with service dates; payment is withheld until services are accepted by the agency.

All contractor personnel must complete AT Level 1 Awareness Training within 30 calendar days of contract start and pass security background checks to obtain contractor security badges. All contractor equipment must comply with OSHA safety requirements. Contractor failure to perform in accordance with specifications may result in contract cancellation and potential debarment. Subcontracting requires prior written Central Procurement Office approval. Bidders must provide sales and use tax registration documentation and attest to compliance with state statutes, foreign adversary prohibitions, the Iran Divestment Act, and debarment status. Bids are submitted electronically through EDISON at www.edison.tn.gov. Contact Sharon Pope at 615-741-9588 or sharon.pope@tn.gov with inquiries.