Columbia Ionwave #BID040-25-26-WRO

City of Columbia Solicits Grounds Maintenance Services for Highway Entryways

The City of Columbia, SC is seeking bids for a multi-year Grounds Maintenance Contract for Entryways, covering five major highway corridor lots: - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia, Department of Procurement and Contracts - Contact: Whitney Oswalt, Procurement Specialist III - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive landscaping and grounds maintenance services for: - Harbison Interchange - I-26 from Greystone Boulevard to Huger Street - I-77 and Garners Ferry Road Interchange (including Industrial Park Area) - SC-277 and Farrow Road Interchange (including Clyburn Bridge and Bull Street Medians) - I-20 at Exit 70 (Fairfield Road) and Exit 71 (US Highway 321/North Main Street) - Each lot requires 26 mowing cycles per year (March 1 – October 31), plus two additional mows before Thanksgiving and Christmas - Services include mowing, trimming, edging, debris removal, shrub and underbrush maintenance, and embankment clearing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with SCDOT regulations and City/federal safety and quality standards - Licensed pesticide applicator required - Separate pricing per lot - Emphasis on safety, quality, and adherence to published Q&A and addenda - Submission of business information for all subcontractors and vendors - No specific OEMs or equipment brands are mandated; bidders may propose their own equipment and methods - No named vendors or manufacturers; open to all qualified landscaping service providers

Description

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Grounds Maintenance Contract for Entryways. The contract involves providing landscaping services for multiple specified locations including Harbison Interchange, I-26 from Greystone Boulevard to Huger Street, I-77 and Garners Ferry Road Interchange, SC-277 and Farrow Road Interchange, and I-20 at Exit 70 and Exit 71. The solicitation includes a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held via Zoom and requires online bid submission through the City's e-Procurement System. Bidders must be responsible and responsive, capable of meeting all requirements and providing good faith performance.

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