Lawn care and trimming services

Montabella Community Schools, located in Macomb County, Michigan, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for lawn care and trimming services on school property. The procurement encompasses weekly mowing and weed trimming services at Montabella School grounds, including the football field, baseball field, two softball fields, and football practice field, to be performed weekly or approximately every seven days from April 15, 2026, through October 15, 2026, weather dependent. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the work and is responsible for verifying areas, sizes, and quantities to be maintained, with all work to be completed between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM, and sealed bid proposals are due by March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with award notification expected on April 2, 2026. Pricing shall be submitted as a total cost with a breakdown for each weekly service, along with itemized costs for materials, labor, and equipment. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost, adherence to specifications, relevant experience particularly in K-12 settings, qualifications of assigned personnel, timeliness, responsiveness, and team compatibility. The selected contractor must provide general and professional liability insurance certificates upon selection and coordinate with the Maintenance Director regarding scheduled activities and events.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. Bidders must complete an affidavit regarding familial relationships with school board members, certify compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, and disclose any litigation or claims filed within the past five years. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. The RFP does not provide a stated budget range or award value; pricing will be determined through the competitive sealed bid process. Late proposals will not be considered, and the district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted.