Lawn Care Services - Lewiston Judicial Complex

The State of Maine Judicial Branch Facilities Department seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive lawn care services for the Lewiston Judicial Complex, which encompasses two locations: the Lewiston District Court at 71 Lisbon Street and the Violations Bureau at 250 Goddard Road. The scope of services includes mowing, trimming, weeding, pruning, mulching, watering, general cleanup and maintenance, spring and fall cleanups, tree and shrub care, reseeding, and landscape maintenance at both sites. Interested parties must submit questions by April 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with responses published at least seven days before the proposal deadline of April 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time via the Vendor Self Service System. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale consisting of Organization Qualifications and Experience (25 points), Proposed Services (35 points), and Cost Proposal (40 points), with the lowest cost proposal receiving the maximum 40 points and other bids scored proportionally. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience through three project examples from the past five years, provide certificates of insurance evidencing general liability and professional liability coverage, submit organizational charts, disclose litigation history, and obtain all necessary licenses and permits. The initial contract period runs from April 30, 2026, through April 29, 2027, with two optional two-year renewal periods extending through April 29, 2031.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular business classifications or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been disclosed. Bidders must submit cost proposals as a fixed annual amount and carry required workers' compensation and liability insurance coverage. The State of Maine anticipates payment on net 30 terms upon receipt of accurate invoices. While no specific budget range or award value is stated in the procurement documents, the competitive nature of the evaluation process and the fixed-price contract structure indicate that qualified vendors of all sizes may compete based on their qualifications, service offerings, and pricing proposals.