Year-Round Grounds Maintenance UMKC St. Joe Medical School Building

The University of Missouri is soliciting qualified contractors to deliver full‑service, year‑round grounds maintenance for the UMKC St. Joe Medical School building and its surrounding landscaped area (approximately 38,000 sq ft of grounds, including 5,000 sq ft of flower and landscape beds). The contract requires mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, weed control, irrigation operation/maintenance, seasonal clean‑ups, snow and ice removal, litter removal, and routine inspections, all performed in compliance with university policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations. A mandatory site‑visit is scheduled for prospective bidders, and the contract is expected to run for one year with possible renewal at the university’s discretion. • Scope: comprehensive grounds upkeep (turf, beds, trees, irrigation, snow/ice) • Site: 100 Mosaic Court, St. Joseph, MO 64506 (≈38,000 sq ft) • Mandatory site visit: 07 Oct 2026, 09:00 AM CT (must attend) • Proposal deadline: 16 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM CT (electronic submission) • Question cutoff: 14 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM CT • Contract term: 1 year (year‑round service) • Required deliverables: service schedule, labor rates, equipment list, emergency contact, quality‑control plan • Special considerations: medical‑facility environment, snow/ice response, chemical use compliance, safety & accessibility requirements.