Lawn Care - Chillicothe

The Missouri Office of Administration - Facilities Management, Design & Construction (OA-FMDC) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) FMDC21-0031 for lawn care services at the Verelle Peniston State School located at 1530 Clay Street in Chillicothe, Missouri. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide lawn maintenance services, specifically including mowing, bagging, and edging, with an estimated total of 18 service visits over an 18-month period from November 2020 through April 2022. Vendors are required to submit a comprehensive bid package that includes a signed cover page, applicable exhibits, and completed pricing pages, which can be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via email to amber.willis@oa.mo.gov. The solicitation period ran from November 6, 2020, to November 30, 2020, with responses due by 2:00 PM CST. The RFQ allows for two optional one-year renewal periods, with vendors required to specify their maximum increase and minimum decrease percentages for potential future contract extensions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified requirements.

The RFQ does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned requirements for disadvantaged business enterprise participation. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the scope includes 18 service visits for lawn maintenance. The contract includes flexibility for pricing adjustments, allowing vendors to propose percentage increases or decreases for the two potential renewal periods. The funding for this contract will be subject to appropriations by the State of Missouri, and the successful vendor will be expected to provide consistent lawn maintenance services at the specified location throughout the contract period.