Description
The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive lawn‑care and grounds‑maintenance services for the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. The contract includes routine mowing, edging, mulching, seasonal clean‑ups, tree and shrub pruning, weed control, pesticide applications, and related landscape upkeep over an initial one‑year period with up‑to‑two optional two‑year renewal terms. The work must comply with state procurement rules, insurance requirements, and environmental standards.
• Scope covers all turf areas, tree rings, flower beds, rock drainage beds, and seasonal leaf removal.
• Required services include weekly mowing, power‑edging, mulch replacement, spring/fall clean‑ups, tree watering, pruning, weed control (four times per year), and pesticide applications.
• Fixed‑price, one‑award contract; lowest responsible bid receives full cost score (40 points).
• Submission deadline is 4 pm EDT on 24 April 2026; questions due by 8 April 2026.
• Contract runs from 30 April 2026 to 29 April 2031 (if both renewals are exercised).