Description
The City of Austin is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive landscaping, grounds maintenance, and irrigation services for Austin Energy facilities, including substations, power plants, vacant lots, and other municipal properties. The contract will cover routine mowing, pruning, planting, fertilization, pest control, irrigation system maintenance, and related site‑specific tasks as outlined in multiple exhibits and checklists. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience, possess appropriate Texas licensing (landscape irrigator or architect), and be able to supply certified pesticide applicators. The work is ongoing with indefinite quantities; the City will issue orders against the contract as needs arise.
• Scope: mowing, trimming, planting, fertilizing, irrigation repair/maintenance, pest‑control, and site‑specific inspections.
• Locations: multiple Austin Energy sites (substations, power plants, vacant lots) across the Austin metro area.
• Required credentials: TCEQ landscape irrigator license or exemption, Certified Pesticide Applicator license, 3‑year experience record.
• Submission: electronic bids via eResponse by 2:00 PM CT on 11/10/2026; pre‑bid conference 10/22/2026 (non‑mandatory); site visits 10/26/2026 (non‑mandatory).
• Evaluation: lowest responsive bid after applying local‑small business discounts; award to responsible offeror.