Lawn care service- greenville

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive lawn care and grounds maintenance services across six locations in Greenville County. The procurement covers a five-year contract period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2030, with bi-monthly services to be performed from April through October annually. Specific locations include Greenville Maintenance, Fork Shoals Section Shed, Simpsonville Section Shed, North Greenville Section Shed, Pleasant Hill Section Shed, and District 3 Office. Required services encompass detailed maintenance activities such as mowing, weed control, vegetation management, pest and disease control, edging, pruning, and fertilization. Contractors must provide their own equipment and personnel, adhering to strict maintenance standards including specific grass cutting heights, chemical treatment protocols, and comprehensive property care guidelines. The bid submission deadline is April 16, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with contract award anticipated on April 21, 2025. Bidders must submit unit pricing across seven monthly line items for each location, with options for year-long pricing for Years 1-5.

The solicitation allows for South Carolina Resident Contractor or Subcontractor Preferences, offering 2% and 4% preference options based on qualifying criteria. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with safety regulations and possess appropriate licensing. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid process appears to be open to qualified vendors meeting the specified requirements. The aerial maps provided (Attachment A) indicate properties ranging from 2.8 to 18.2 acres, suggesting significant maintenance complexity. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the five-year contract and multiple locations suggest a substantial procurement opportunity. Contractors will be required to complete a standardized Notice of Damage form (Attachment B) to document any potential property incidents, ensuring accountability and proper documentation throughout the contract period. The solicitation emphasizes thorough maintenance standards and professional property management across these government transportation facility locations.