Lawn Maintenance Services

Stockbridge Community Schools is seeking lawn maintenance services for multiple school properties located in Stockbridge, Michigan, through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on April 21, 2025. The procurement covers comprehensive grass mowing services for JR/SR High School, Smith Elementary, Heritage Elementary, and Howlett Ball Fields during the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Key service requirements include mowing grass to a consistent 2.5-inch height approximately once every seven days, removing litter, performing edging, and maintaining specific safety distances from school buildings during student hours. Contractors must submit separate bid sheets for each year, with the proposal deadline set for April 25, 2025, at 12:00 pm, to be sent to 100 Price Ave. Suite A, Stockbridge, MI 49285. Evaluation criteria include compliance with detailed mowing specifications, such as directing mower discharge away from building air intakes, avoiding damage to trees and shrubs, and maintaining operational flexibility during drought periods. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including workers compensation and liability insurance certificates, a Sworn and Notarized Familial Disclosure Statement, and Iran Economic Sanctions Act disclosure.

The RFP allows for partial bidding, enabling contractors to bid on individual areas or groups of areas, which provides flexibility for vendors of varying sizes and capabilities. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid structure appears designed to accommodate diverse vendor participation. Payment terms are standardized, with invoices processed within 14 days of receipt, and the school district reserves the right to accept, reject, or modify submissions. The procurement does not reference incumbent vendors or specify existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the bid sheet indicates pricing variability from $10 to $265 per mow, depending on the specific area and mowing requirements. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate adaptability to changing maintenance needs, such as potential cessation of mowing during drought periods or alternative grounds maintenance activities at established mowing rates.