Lawn maintenance-sled headquarters

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is soliciting bids for comprehensive lawn maintenance services at its headquarters campus located in Richland County, Columbia. The procurement involves providing weekly lawn maintenance for nine facilities, with specific requirements for grass mowing, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, and debris removal. Mowing specifications mandate fine-cut areas be maintained at 2.5 to 3.5 inches and incidental areas at no more than 6 inches. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with questions from potential bidders due by August 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Bid submissions must be completed through the online procurement portal (www.procurement.sc.gov) by September 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with award notification planned for September 11, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, beginning October 1, 2025, with potential for four additional one-year renewals, creating a maximum five-year contract period. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

Contractors must meet specific qualification requirements, including procuring Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and Worker's Compensation insurance with Statutory Limits. All contractor employees must pass SLED-provided background checks at no cost to the contractor prior to beginning work. The current contract value is approximately $1,650 per month, though this includes a location not part of the current solicitation. Contractors must register as South Carolina vendors and may be eligible for resident vendor preferences. The procurement allows for South Carolina resident contractor and subcontractor preference provisions. Contractors are responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, labor, and ensuring safety compliance and property damage liability. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes open competition and compliance with state procurement regulations.