North Carolina eVP #218-218-18-26

School Grounds Maintenance Services for New Hanover County Schools

New Hanover County Schools is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive school grounds maintenance services for the 2026-2027 academic year, with options for renewal up to three additional years. - Government Buyer: - New Hanover County Schools, Maintenance Department, Purchasing Office - Scope of Services: - Weekly lawn mowing (43 weeks per year) - Edging, weed control, and debris removal - Shrub pruning (bi-annually) and tree limbing - Herbicide application with a strong emphasis on environmentally responsible practices - Services to be performed outside school hours and coordinated with NHCS Maintenance Operations - Bi-weekly maintenance reporting required - Vendor Requirements: - Valid North Carolina landscaping and pesticide licenses - Compliance with safety and reporting standards - Locations Covered: - Multiple NHCS school facilities and administrative buildings throughout Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Castle Hayne, and Wrightsville Beach, NC - Contract Structure: - Initial term for the 2026-2027 school year - Option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods - Multiple awards possible; contractors may be selected for all or portions of the services - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on environmentally responsible vegetation management and herbicide use - Minority participation encouraged - No specific OEMs or product brands required - Proposals must be submitted in two sealed envelopes (technical and cost); electronic bids not accepted - Non-mandatory site visit available for interested vendors

Description

New Hanover County Schools is soliciting sealed proposals for School Grounds Maintenance services for the 2026-2027 school year, with an option to renew for three additional one-year increments. The procurement involves a qualification-based selection process and may result in multiple awards. Proposals must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes for technical and cost proposals by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 10, 2026.

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