Maintenance, Mowing & Landscaping Services for Highway 71 and City Public Right-of-Ways (Row’s)

The City of Bastrop, Texas is requesting competitive sealed bids for maintenance, mowing, and landscaping services for Highway 71 and city public rights-of-way under RFP PKS-2026-02, with bids due October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The contract runs from November 2, 2026 through December 31, 2026, contingent upon in-person site review and City Council approval, with options for one-year renewal or month-to-month continuation.

The scope covers three primary locations: Highway 20 Overpass/Highway 71, Jackson Street Overpass/Highway 71, and Highway 71 rights-of-way from Highway 20 to Tahitian Drive. Services include weekly or bi-weekly grass cutting, weed eating and trimming, debris cleanup, trash removal, weeding and chemical treatment as needed, and sidewalk maintenance. Bidders must provide pricing on a per-cut and monthly basis for each location, with an estimated 26 or more cuts annually (as directed by the City) and 52 annual trash pickups per location.

Bidders must hold valid Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide licenses and provide certificates of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. General liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and auto liability of $300,000 combined single limit are required, along with worker's compensation at statutory limits. Performance and payment bonds may be required if the contract value exceeds $50,000 and $100,000 respectively. Bidders must submit five customer references minimum.

Bid packets must include one hard copy and one electronic flash drive version submitted to the City Secretary's office at 1311 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602. Technical questions are due October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to Lance Dodge (Director of Parks and Recreation/Streets and Drainage) or Jesslyna Olivares. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate. Payment terms are net 30 days. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to multiple vendors, or terminate with thirty days' written notice.