Landscaping Services - Non-Main Campus

Forsyth Technical Community College is requesting proposals for grounds maintenance services at six non-main campus locations across Winston-Salem, Kernersville, and King, North Carolina, with proposals due July 21, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on July 9 at 9:00 a.m. Attendance at the site visit is required for proposal eligibility.

Scope includes mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, herbicide and pesticide application, mulch installation, aeration, overseeding, litter removal, and snow/ice abatement at the Aviation Center, North West Center, Woodruff Center, West Campus Center, Transportation Center, and Swisher Center. Mowing, trimming, and edging must be performed weekly during peak growing seasons and on an as-needed basis during winter months, with work conducted between 7:00 a.m. and dusk. The vendor must begin work within 10 business days of contract execution.

Qualified vendors must possess a valid North Carolina Landscape Contractor's License and Pesticide Application License, have been in business in the United States for at least five years, and maintain a minimum bilingual crew member (English/Spanish). Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, Employer's Liability of $1 million, Automobile coverage of $1 million combined single limit, and Umbrella Liability of $2 million. Within 14 days of award, the vendor must provide either a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit equal to five percent of the total contract value.

The initial contract term is one year from the effective date, with the College holding the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms, with renewal notice required 30 days before the end of each term. Proposals will be evaluated on technical approach (800 maximum points) and pricing (200 maximum points), with technical criteria being the primary factor. Written questions are due July 13 at 2:00 p.m. EST, with responses provided by July 15. Contract award is expected on or before July 30, 2026.