LAWN MOWING SERVICES

Washtenaw County, Michigan has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #8842 for comprehensive lawn mowing services across 12 different county facilities located in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Saline. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide lawn maintenance services for various county campuses, service centers, and court facilities, with an anticipated 24 lawn cuttings per season. Specific service requirements include maintaining grass at 3"-3.5" height, returning clippings, performing edging, and ensuring a professional appearance at each location. The contract will be an initial three-year term with options to extend for two additional one-year periods. Proposals are due by Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT and must be submitted electronically through the county's Open Bids website. Evaluation criteria will include technical experience, risk mitigation, project team competency, project timeline, and methodology. Bidders are required to provide per-cut pricing for each of the 12 sites and an hourly rate for potential additional lawn technician services.

The county will apply a local vendor preference policy, offering a 5% discount for Washtenaw County-based businesses on bids between $5,000-$200,000 and a 3% discount for Michigan-based businesses on bids between $25,000-$200,000. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with the most relevant experience. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. While a pre-bid meeting is not required, the RFP includes a template for potential questions and answers, allowing vendors to seek clarification about the service requirements. The procurement does not specify an exact budget range, but vendors will be evaluated based on their pricing structure, with the expectation of providing competitive rates across the 12 county locations. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency, professional lawn maintenance capabilities, and the ability to consistently meet the county's landscaping standards.