Lawn Care Services - Presque Isle District Court

The State of Maine Judicial Branch Facilities Department is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP #202603049) for comprehensive lawn care services at the Presque Isle District Court located at 27 Riverside Drive, Presque Isle, Maine. The procurement encompasses weekly grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, and general cleanup, along with seasonal services such as spring and fall cleanups, tree and shrub pruning, mulch replenishment, flower bed maintenance, and optional annual flower replacement. Qualified vendors must demonstrate organizational experience and capability in landscape maintenance, with evaluation based on a 100-point scoring matrix allocating 25 points to Organization Qualifications and Experience, 35 points to Proposed Services, and 40 points to Cost Proposal, where the lowest bid receives maximum cost points with other bids scored proportionately. Vendors must provide proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance, obtain all required licenses and permits, and assume full responsibility for equipment-related damage and improper horticultural practices. Written questions must be submitted by April 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time, and proposals must be submitted through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system no later than April 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time. The initial contract period runs from April 30, 2026 through April 29, 2027, with two optional renewal periods extending through April 29, 2031.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting vendor eligibility based on business classifications or disadvantaged enterprise status are identified in the RFP. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or existing infrastructure requiring integration have been specified. The cost proposal will be submitted as a fixed amount covering the entire initial performance period, with invoices to be paid on a net 30 basis; however, no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available procurement documents. The State of Maine Judicial Branch Facilities Department anticipates making one award. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Breanne Hodgetts, Procurement Analyst I, at Breanne.Hodgetts@courts.Maine.gov for additional information regarding this opportunity.