Laurel Ridge Community College_Landscaping Services

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Shared Services Center is issuing an Invitation for Bids on behalf of Laurel Ridge Community College to procure landscaping materials and services. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide mulch (double or triple-shredded non-dyed brown mulch delivered on an as-needed basis with 3–5 days advance notice), landscaping plants including perennials, annuals, trees, and shrubs that meet strict quality standards with healthy root systems and pest-free conditions, and additional services such as flower planting, mulch placement, and pruning of shrubs, bushes, and small trees in compliance with ANSI A300 Standards and industry best practices. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience and expertise in landscaping operations, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation and commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and submit proposals by April 27, 2026, at 2:30 PM through eVA's Virginia Business Opportunities portal. Evaluation criteria include quality of products and services (20%), qualifications and experience (20%), specific methodology and plans (20%), proposed pricing (20%), and small business subcontracting plan (20%). Interested parties must submit written questions by April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM to Patrick Millehan (pmillehan@ssc.vccs.edu), with no pre-proposal conference scheduled. The contract term includes an initial one-year period with four optional one-year renewal periods, and bid prices must remain firm for 120 days.

This solicitation is set-aside with award priority for Disadvantaged Small Business (DSBSD)-certified enterprises, women-owned and minority-owned businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. All bidders are required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan targeting a minimum of 42% of purchases from certified small businesses. Pricing must be submitted on the official Pricing Schedule for mulch delivery costs per cubic yard, landscaping plants with negotiated discounts from catalog prices, and hourly rates for additional services. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. The contract is subject to Virginia public procurement laws and applicable state and federal regulations regarding non-discrimination, immigration compliance, and drug-free workplace provisions. Specific budget ranges or estimated award values are not disclosed in the available solicitation materials.