Texas DIR/ESBD #27-02

Houston City College RFP for Comprehensive Landscaping, Grounds, and Irrigation Maintenance Services

Houston City College (HCC) is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive landscaping, grounds, and irrigation maintenance services across its 19 campuses. - Government Buyer: - Houston City College (HCC) - Procurement Operations Department, Facilities & Construction - Contact: Nikole Cruz - Scope of Services: - Landscaping design, turf and groundcover maintenance, fertilizing, planting, and plant replacement - Pruning of trees and shrubs, chemical applications for weed and pest control - Irrigation system installation, inspection, repair, and management by licensed irrigators - Debris removal, emergency response within 4 hours, and coordination with pest control - Consulting and architectural services related to landscaping and irrigation - Services span over 6.5 million square feet and serve more than 95,000 students - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide licensed arborists and irrigators - Safety plans and compliance with all applicable state and federal laws - Electronic proposal submission via Bonfire portal - Compliance with Chapter 44.031 of the Texas Education Code - No guaranteed volumes; estimated annual spend is $1,000,000 - HCC reserves the right to award multiple contracts - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; open to qualified firms and contractors - Contract Details: - Initial term of two years, with options to renew for three additional one-year terms - Possible month-to-month extension up to three months after expiration

Description

Houston City College is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified firms or contractors to provide landscaping, grounds, and irrigation maintenance services. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is pursuant to Chapter 44.031 of the Texas Education Code. The contract term is anticipated to be two years with options to renew for three additional one-year terms. The solicitation aims to allow HCC to purchase these services while complying with state and federal laws, and HCC reserves the right to award separate contracts to multiple contractors.

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