Lawn Maintenance

Greenville County, South Carolina is soliciting sealed proposals for a comprehensive lawn maintenance contract covering eight county-owned and leased facilities, including the Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Sub-Station, and various county courts and service centers. The Request for Proposal (RFP #23117) seeks a vendor to provide biweekly lawn care services, with approximately 26 cuts per year, encompassing mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, weed control, and general landscape maintenance. The initial contract term is one year, beginning July 1, 2023, with the potential for four optional annual renewals. Proposals are due by May 5, 2023, at 3:00 pm, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for April 27, 2023, at 10:30 am. The evaluation process will assess proposals based on five equally weighted criteria: responsiveness to the RFP, company experience, equipment inventory, references, and cost. Vendors must submit a list of three references and complete a vendor questionnaire as part of their proposal package.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must comply with the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act and provide proof of legal workforce eligibility. Potential contractors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Comprehensive General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and Statutory Worker's Compensation. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, vendors will be required to complete a detailed pricing proposal table with monthly and yearly cost estimates for maintaining the eight specified locations. The county reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and will evaluate bids based on factors such as vendor integrity, reputation, experience, and past performance. Successful vendors should be prepared to provide service through a standardized Services Agreement that includes provisions for contract extensions, payment terms, and potential termination clauses.