Lawn Maintenance Services

Central Carolina Community College is seeking a qualified vendor to provide routine lawn maintenance services for its Chatham County campuses through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #86-2026-001. The solicitation requires a current North Carolina Registered Landscape Contractor to perform comprehensive lawn maintenance services, with an estimated 45 services annually across the main campus in Pittsboro and additional sites in Siler City. Key deliverables include maintaining turf areas, pedestrian walkways, and landscaped beds while adhering to specific maintenance standards. Vendors are prohibited from using herbicides or pesticides, with the college managing chemical treatments. Critical dates for this procurement include a mandatory site visit on August 7, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of August 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with an anticipated contract award on September 1, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. Pricing will be submitted on a per-service basis, with the college reserving the right to adjust service frequency based on budgetary or operational needs.

The solicitation emphasizes a goal of 10% participation of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), indicating a preference for diverse vendor participation. Vendors must complete various attachments, including pricing forms, references, and certifications of financial condition and worker locations. While specific award value ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the services and the annual frequency suggest a moderate-value contract opportunity. The procurement appears open to qualified landscape maintenance firms that can meet the specified technical and administrative requirements. Potential respondents should carefully review all documentation, particularly the restrictions on chemical usage and the specific maintenance standards required for the campus grounds. The college's procurement approach suggests a structured evaluation process that will likely consider factors such as vendor qualifications, pricing, past performance, and alignment with the HUB participation goal.