Lawn /Landscape Maintenance & Snow Removal Services

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ675) for lawn and landscape maintenance, along with snow removal services for two office locations in Twin Falls County, Idaho. The procurement seeks a comprehensive grounds maintenance contract covering activities such as mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, fertilization, pest control, spring and fall cleanups, and seasonal snow and ice removal services. Vendors must submit quotes through the IPRO system by October 25, 2024, with an anticipated initial contract term from November 15, 2024 to November 14, 2025, and potential extensions up to five years. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, using the specified Exhibit D cost matrix. Contractors are required to provide fully loaded rates that comprehensively include all operating and personnel expenses, with strict adherence to the provided cost matrix without any alterations.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including specific requirements related to HIPAA, lobbying restrictions, and provisions for faith-based organizations and Tribes. While the exact contract value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a potentially substantial annual contract. The procurement appears to be a replacement for an expiring contract, indicating an established need for ongoing landscape and snow removal services. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability to maintain professional landscaping standards across two government office locations, with a focus on comprehensive, year-round property maintenance services that meet the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's operational requirements.