Parks and Grounds Maintenance (Re-Bid)

The Town of Horizon City is seeking qualified landscape and grounds maintenance contractors through a competitive sealed bid (Solicitation No. 2026-102 Re-Bid) for comprehensive parks and grounds maintenance services. The procurement covers maintenance for twelve municipal parks, the Senior Center, Town Hall, Courts and Police Site, ponding areas, roadway medians, parkways, sidewalks, and hike & bike paths. Required services include turf and native area mowing, fertilization, herbicide/pesticide application, tree and ornamental bush trimming, trash and debris removal, and maintenance of pet waste receptacles. A voluntary virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 17th, 2025, with sealed bids due by November 20th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. MDT. The contract will run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029, with potential extensions, and will be evaluated using a "best value" approach allocating points for cost (40 points), location (20 points), references (20 points), service quality (10 points), and past performance (10 points).

Bidders must possess a Pesticide Applicator License and an irrigator's license, and provide comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability, business automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability. Contractors must submit three project references and demonstrate financial capability. The town requires performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract price. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, personnel, permits, and licenses. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must complete several mandatory forms, including a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Certification Regarding Terrorist Organizations, and Certification Regarding Boycotting of Energy Companies. The bid form indicates potential for service across multiple locations, with pricing to be determined by the awarded bidder's unit prices multiplied by estimated service frequencies, though no specific total contract value is explicitly stated in the provided documents.