Mowing Services RFB Grounds

The Alabama Department of Finance is issuing an Invitation to Bid for comprehensive lawn‑care services covering eight state‑owned properties in Montgomery. The contract will require routine mowing, edging, string‑trimming, debris removal, and related grounds‑maintenance activities on a defined schedule, with strict quality standards and weekend work requirements. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid site‑visit on April 7, 2026, provide the required insurance certificates, and submit a per‑visit price proposal through the Alabama Buys portal. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, with an initial 12‑month term and up to four optional 12‑month extensions at the same price. • Scope: mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, litter/debris pickup for eight municipal‑type facilities (38 visits per fiscal year). • Schedule: mandatory site‑visit April 7, 2026; questions due April 10, 2026; bid deadline April 14, 2026. Work performed primarily on Saturdays or Sundays, with make‑up mowing requests required by Sunday 5 p.m. of the affected weekend. • Requirements: Minimum 5 years commercial lawn‑care experience, 3 references, uniform‑cut quality standards, on‑site crew uniforms, and insurance (≥ $2 M general liability, workers’ comp). • Contract terms: 12‑month base period plus up to four 12‑month extensions (total up to 5 years) at the same price; price‑escalation limited to CPI; monthly invoicing in arrears.