SCDPS STATEWIDE GROUNDSKEEPING

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is soliciting bids for a statewide groundskeeping contract covering 14 separate service lots across various Highway Patrol and State Transport Police facilities and weigh stations. The procurement involves comprehensive grounds maintenance services, including debris removal, mowing, string trimming, edging, weed control, pruning, blowing/sweeping, fire ant treatment, fence maintenance, and storm drain management. Bidders must be established businesses with at least three years of experience in ground maintenance services and must provide references demonstrating their capability. The contract is structured for 48 months, consisting of an initial one-year term with three potential one-year renewals. Key submission requirements include online bid submission by 2:00 PM EST on May 22, 2025, with non-mandatory site visits scheduled for April 29 and 30, 2025. Evaluation will consider factors such as contractor experience, service capabilities, and compliance with detailed service specifications outlined in Attachment A. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, perform services during regular working hours, and comply with safety and environmental regulations, including using EPA-registered chemicals and pesticides.

The solicitation includes provisions for South Carolina resident contractor and subcontractor preferences, with bidders able to claim 2% or 4% preferences based on specific qualifying criteria. Subcontractors performing work exceeding 10% of the total contract price must be comprehensively disclosed using the Subcontractor Identification form, which requires detailed business information and specific work scope. The total potential contract value is not to exceed $500,000, with services to be performed across jurisdictions including Greenville County and Bucksport CDP. The contract covers diverse locations ranging from 1 to 11 acres, including highway patrol headquarters, weigh stations, and other state facilities in various South Carolina cities. Some locations, such as the Richland STP Weigh Station, are noted as currently under construction and expected to be operational by the contract start date of July 1, 2025. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to maintain a professional appearance of facility grounds, with services subject to inspection and approval by the Field Facility Manager.