RFP Landscaping Services

Thurston County Facilities Services is requesting proposals for grounds maintenance and snow and ice removal at county facilities, with proposals due November 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PST and questions due October 28, 2026. No set-aside, preference program, or local-vendor requirement appears in the source.

The contractor provides all management, materials, equipment, supplies, and labor, and is responsible for all permits and regulatory compliance. The contractor works directly with the county's Facilities Manager or designee. Contractors must comply with Washington State prevailing wage requirements. Required insurance includes Professional Liability of $2,000,000 per loss, Workers' Compensation as required by Washington State law, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per loss and $2,000,000 general aggregate, and Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined.

Proposals must include three relevant projects completed within the past five years, three past performance questionnaires from project references, resumes for all key personnel, a work plan not exceeding ten pages, and a certification form acknowledging review of the Professional Services Contract and Pest and Vegetation Management Policy. Submissions go by email to purchasingoffice@co.thurston.wa.us or in person at the Central Services Department.

Compensation uses a negotiated rate schedule applied to actual quantities or labor hours verified by work order, and the county pays monthly within thirty days of invoice receipt. The file lists a twenty-four-month term beginning January 1, 2027, with dates running through December 31, 2029. Contract extensions are at the county's sole discretion. No contract value is stated.

Evaluation totals 100 points: cost 40, approach to work 20, company qualifications and experience 15, key personnel qualifications 15, and project experience and past performance 10. Responses to questions are due to be posted by October 30, 2026. The county anticipates award notification during the week of November 13, 2026, with contract execution targeted for December 2, 2026.