Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2425-265-LANDSCAPE_SVS

Durham Public Schools Districtwide Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Services Solicitation

Durham Public Schools is seeking comprehensive landscape and grounds maintenance services for all district properties. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools (DPS) - Scope of Services: - Districtwide landscape and grounds maintenance, including: - Mowing and trimming across four regions (North, South, East, West) - Horticultural services (weed control, fertilization, pest and disease control) - Turf chemical fertilization and weed control for flower beds and mulched areas (monthly) - Tree and shrub fertilization and pruning - Irrigation management and maintenance - Mulch installation - Debris pickup, edging, and string trimming - Approximately 20 visits per site annually (10 in spring, 10 in fall) - Services must include all supplies, equipment, and labor - Pricing and Labor: - Fixed price per visit per region - Hourly labor rates for supervisors and workers (regular and overtime) - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide relevant licenses (e.g., NC Pesticide License, NC Contractor License) - New contractors with qualified experience and references are eligible - Compliance with federal and state guidelines when federal funds are used - Strict adherence to submission formats (three hard copies and one flash drive) - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a service contract - Estimated contract value per region per year ranges from approximately $6,000 to over $500,000, depending on bidder and region

Description

Durham Public Schools is soliciting proposals for districtwide grounds servicing, including landscape services such as mowing, trimming, weed control for flower beds and mulched areas, and other horticultural services. The contract involves approximately 20 visits per site annually, split evenly between spring and fall seasons. Contractors new to the Durham market with qualified experience and references will be considered. Proposals must be submitted by 1:00 pm on May 22, 2025, with questions due by 2:00 pm on May 7, 2025.

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