Lawn Care Services for Fort Harrison, Helena, MT

The State of Montana's State Procurement Bureau is soliciting bids for Lawn Care Services at Fort Harrison, located in Helena, Montana. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking a contractor to perform mowing services on approximately 1,669,214 square feet (38.32 acres) of irrigated lawn. The project covers the area at 1956 Mt. Majo Street and is classified under Commodity Code 2503 for Grounds Maintenance Services. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11 am local time, and vendors who do not attend will be ineligible to submit bids. The bid opens on 5/8/2025 at 10:00 AM MDT and closes on 6/4/2025 at 2:00 PM MDT. Bidders must complete a Vendor Information document and use the attached cost sheets when responding. Key requirements include affirming non-discriminatory practices against firearm entities and preparing for potential federal fund involvement.

The contract involves jurisdictions including Cascade County and Fort Benton City, with potential federal funding implications. Bidders will be required to obtain a Unique Entity ID (UEI) by registering at SAM.GOV and complete federal form NDA889. The procurement is structured as a lump sum service with an annual not-to-exceed (NTE) amount to be specified on the required cost sheet. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation suggests comprehensive vendor compliance requirements. Additional resources for potential bidders include the eMACS Vendor Handbook and a helpdesk for technical assistance. Though the exact budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the lawn care services suggests a substantial annual contract value commensurate with maintaining 38.32 acres of irrigated lawn at a military facility.