Parks and Grounds Maintenance

The Town of Horizon City, located in El Paso County, Texas, is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for comprehensive parks and grounds maintenance services. The procurement seeks a qualified landscape and grounds maintenance contractor to provide services for twelve municipal parks, the Senior Center, Town Hall, Courts and Police Site, ponding areas, roadway medians, parkways, curb & gutters, sidewalks, and the Horizon Boulevard hike & bike path. Specific services include turf and native area mowing, fertilization, herbicide/pesticide application, tree and ornamental bush trimming, trash and debris removal, and maintenance of trash and pet waste receptacles. The contract will run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029, with potential extension options. A voluntary virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 27th, 2025, with sealed proposals due by September 11th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. MDT. The contract will be awarded based on a "best value" evaluation criteria, with points allocated across cost (50%), location (20%), references (30%), quality of services (20%), and past performance (10%).

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation, including financial statements, personnel information, equipment lists, and three project reference forms. Contractors are required to provide multiple insurance policies, including Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability. The contract includes specific legal requirements, such as completing a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, certifying compliance with Texas Government Code provisions regarding boycotts of energy companies and terrorist organizations, and submitting a Non-Collusion Affidavit. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance services and the four-year contract duration suggest a substantial procurement opportunity. Contractors must maintain appropriate licenses for pesticide application and irrigation work, and the contract allows for additional services to be requested at unit prices specified in the proposal, with monthly invoicing processed according to the Texas Prompt Payment Act.