Sumter Sumter #ITB #6-26/27

3-Year Turf and Landscape Chemical Maintenance Contract for Joe McElveen Park

The City of Sumter Public Works Department is seeking bids for a comprehensive 3-year turf and landscape chemical maintenance contract at Joe McElveen Park. - Government Buyer: - City of Sumter, Public Works Department, Purchasing Department - Scope of Work: - Annual maintenance of approximately 6.1 acres, including turf and landscape beds - Services include fertilizing, weed control, insect control (grub, armyworm, fire ant), soil sampling, irrigation maintenance, and monthly landscape bed upkeep - Specific chemical treatments required: - Pre- and post-emergent herbicides (e.g., Pre-Dithiopyr 2EW, Speed Zone Southern, Change Up, Prodiamine 65 WDG) - Fertilizer applications (3-12 ratio with 20% nitrogen and 2% iron) - Grub treatments (Dylox 420 SL Trichlorfon, Dylox 6.2 Granular) - Fire ant treatments (Flipornil Granular, Acelepryn Xtra) - Armyworm treatment (Bifenthrin IT 7.9%) - Lime application based on soil sample results - Annual ryegrass seeding as an alternate bid item - Monthly reporting and adherence to safety/property damage protocols required - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide separate costs for each item, including delivery and taxes - All deviations from specifications must be clearly noted - Certificate of insurance required before work begins - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for all bidders - Pricing must remain valid for 180 days after bid closing - Contract includes scheduled treatments four times per year and ongoing monthly maintenance - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; chemical brands are referenced for specification purposes only.

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The City of Sumter is soliciting sealed bids for turf and landscape chemical maintenance at Joe McElveen Park. Bidders must provide separate costs for each item, including delivery charges and taxes. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on August 11, 2026, and bids must be received by August 27, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET. A certificate of insurance is required before any work can begin on city-owned property. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities in the best interest of the City.

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