Lawn Care Services HQ-MA

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is requesting proposals for a five-year master agreement on lawn care services at its headquarters at 1051 Wire Road, Auburn, with responses due September 23, 2026.

The scope includes mowing grass, edging, weedeating, weeding beds, blowing off sidewalks and parking lots, and weed control and fertilization. Service frequency is bi-weekly April through November (18 visits total annually) and once monthly December through March (4 visits total annually). Weed control and fertilization comprises seven applications per year. Monthly billing is required per service type. All suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically.

The contract carries a maximum total cost of $25,000 and a maximum term of five years from the effective date. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences will consider budget constraints when awarding purchase orders and must remain within budget parameters. Price increases during contract performance cannot exceed 5% of annual contract cost and require written approval from both parties.

Suppliers must comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, including E-Verify enrollment verification prior to award. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all proposals. The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery, Alabama. The master agreement may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties.