Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018461

Minnesota National Guard Seeks Statewide Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance Services

The State of Minnesota is seeking vendors to provide comprehensive lawn care and grounds maintenance services for Minnesota National Guard facilities across the state. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Office of State Procurement, Department of Military Affairs, Facilities Management Branch - Minnesota National Guard - Scope of Services: - Lawn mowing, fertilizing (four applications per year), and general turf care - Pesticide and weed control applications (including motor vehicle and propane storage areas) - Shrub and plant trimming (annual) - Spring and fall clean-ups (annual, with specific completion deadlines) - Mulch application to shrub and flower beds (minimum 4 inches, triple shredded hardwood or pine bark) - Grounds maintenance for solar field areas at Bemidji and Rochester Armories - Locations: - Over 40 National Guard armories and readiness centers statewide, with maintenance areas ranging from 3,300 to 315,500 square feet per site - Requirements: - Vendors must have at least two years of professional lawn care experience - Current Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator License required - Compliance with federal and state regulations, including pesticide usage reporting and integrated pest management standards - Insurance, workforce, and equal pay declarations required - Participation from small and diverse businesses encouraged - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with options to extend up to four additional years - Estimated annual contract value: $225,000 to $250,000 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product brands are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Detailed facility maps and task breakdowns provided - Services billed per occurrence or per cubic yard as applicable - Prompt payment discount options available

Description

This solicitation is a reissue request for proposal to establish a contract for lawn care and grounds maintenance services at multiple Minnesota National Guard facilities throughout the state. The scope includes mowing and fertilizing lawns, applying pesticides, trimming shrubbery, fall and spring cleanups, mulching, and weed control. The contract term is anticipated from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with options to extend up to four additional years. The estimated annual contract value is between $225,000 and $250,000. Responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by July 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT.

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