Lawn Maintenance/Snow Removal services for Gaylord R. O.

This is a state and local contracting opportunity posted by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for lawn maintenance and snow removal services for the MDOT Gaylord Region Office, located in Otsego County, Michigan. The contract will commence on April 1, 2023 and end on March 31, 2026, with two one-year extension options. The contractor will be responsible for mowing, trimming, edging, spring and fall clean-up, fertilizing, herbicide application, snow removal, de-icing, and shoveling for the approximately 0.27-acre irrigated lawn and 4.3 acres of non-irrigated lawn at the facility. Contractor responses must address requirements for service levels, acceptance and testing, staffing, customer service, and reporting. Pricing for this contract is firm for the full term. Invoices must be submitted monthly and paid via ACH deposit. The State reserves the right to collect liquidated damages of $1,000 plus $50 per day for late or improper completion of the work.

This contract opportunity is open to bids from any qualified vendor, with no specific set-asides identified. Bidders must disclose the use of any subcontractors and provide details on their capabilities and past experience. The contractor must be certified in the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Commercial Pesticide Applicator Categories: Category 6 - Right of Way Pest. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on January 10, 2023, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price. The State reserves the right to consider prior performance, total cost of ownership, and the economic impact to the State when evaluating proposals. No information was provided about any incumbent vendors or budget ranges.