Salem Civicplus #2026-016

Mowing Services (Schools)

The City of Salem, Virginia, through its Purchasing Department, has announced its intent to award a contract for mowing and lawn maintenance services at specified school properties to Alens Lawn Service. The contract pertains to Request for Proposal (RFP) #2026-016, covering routine and as-needed services such as mowing, weed eating, and blowing hard surfaces at multiple school locations within Salem. The initial contract period is from May 1 through November 15, with subsequent renewal options from March 15 through November 15 each year. The contract includes detailed requirements for service hours, safety, personnel background checks, invoicing procedures, and insurance documentation. The award is subject to a ten-day protest period following the notice of intent to award. The procurement process involved multiple addenda, clarifications, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference. The awardee, Alens Lawn Service, will provide services at various school sites in Salem, VA, with the city reserving the right to cancel or reject proposals and to make awards in the best interest of the city.

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The City of Salem, VA, solicited sealed proposals for routine and as-needed lawn care maintenance services at specified school locations within the City of Salem. The solicitation was a Request for Proposal (RFP) #2026-016 with a submission deadline of March 27, 2026. The awarded contract was intended to cover mowing, weed eating, and blowing hard surfaces only, excluding additional services such as spraying, tree trimming, bush trimming, or snow removal. The contract term was from May 1 through November 15 for the initial year, with subsequent renewal years from March 15 through November 15. The City of Salem announced its intent to award the contract to Alens Lawn Service on April 9, 2026.

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