Mowing & Lawncare

Botetourt County, Virginia is soliciting sealed bids through Invitation for Bids (IFB) #26-012 for comprehensive mowing and lawncare services across six designated geographic areas throughout the county, including administrative buildings, parks, libraries, fire departments, and schools. Contractors must furnish all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to perform lawn maintenance operations on county-owned properties, with pricing structured on a per-mow basis considering a maximum of 26 mowing dates per season. The scope of work includes mowing services, mulching operations that encompass spring and fall cleanup, new dyed black mulch application, tree and bush pruning, and monthly weed control. Mowing crews are required to check in at schools or call when en route to locations as a safety and coordination requirement. The deadline for submission of all questions and comments is Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST, with submissions directed through the Botetourt County Vendor Portal or via email to Purchasing@botetourtva.gov. Sealed bids are due by March 17, 2026. Qualified bidders must possess the ability to perform comprehensive grounds maintenance and meet all employee certification requirements pursuant to Virginia Code 22.1-296.1, confirming that contractors and employees with direct student contact have not been convicted of felonies, sexual abuse offenses, or crimes of moral turpitude, with ongoing certification duties extending through the contract term.

All bidders must be organized to transact business in Virginia and provide their State Corporation Commission identification number, or alternatively provide a statement explaining their exemption from this requirement. Bidders must submit non-collusion statements, contractor certifications, and agreements to comply with federal, state, and local employment discrimination laws, immigration regulations, drug-free workplace requirements, and prevailing wage standards, with any subcontracts exceeding $10,000 requiring equivalent compliance provisions. Bidders may submit discount offers for awards of two or more areas, providing flexibility in contract structuring. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, and the contract becomes effective upon written acceptance of the bidder's price by Botetourt County. No specific contract value, budget range, or incumbent contractor information is disclosed in the available solicitation materials. The solicitation documentation does not reference minority business enterprise set-asides or other designated disadvantaged enterprise restrictions on eligible respondents.