Recreation Fields Maintenance Services

The University of Connecticut has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Recreation Fields Maintenance Services, solicitation number KS050125, covering Tolland County with a service period from June 21, 2025 to July 29, 2025. The comprehensive procurement seeks a vendor to provide extensive field maintenance services including spring and fall cleanups, soil testing, irrigation system start-up and winterization, mowing, fertilizer and herbicide application, aeration and overseeding, edging, field lining, and pitcher's mound maintenance. Vendors must be prepared to handle additional maintenance and repair services on an as-needed basis. The solicitation establishes a vendor Q&A period from June 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM EDT to July 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT, during which potential bidders can seek clarification. The primary contact for this solicitation is Kathleen Susca, who can be reached at 860-486-4649 or kathleen.susca@uconn.edu. Bidders should note the submission deadline of July 29, 2025 and be prepared to meet the comprehensive service requirements outlined in the detailed specification document.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days, and the contract does not specify a predetermined total value or budget range. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The bid is structured as a comprehensive service contract covering recreation field maintenance across the University of Connecticut's facilities, suggesting potential for ongoing or renewable service engagement. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, vendors can expect assessment based on their ability to meet the technical specifications, demonstrate field maintenance expertise, and provide comprehensive service capabilities. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation document to understand the complete scope of requirements and potential service expectations.