Description
Houston City College (HCC) is seeking qualified landscaping firms to provide comprehensive landscaping, grounds, and irrigation maintenance services across its multiple campuses in the Houston area. The contract will be awarded on a sealed‑proposal basis, with a base term of two (2) years and optional three (3) one‑year renewals, and an estimated annual spend of $1,000,000 (no guaranteed volume). Services include routine turf mowing, edging, litter removal, tree and shrub pruning, weed and pest control, irrigation system inspection and repair, plant replacement, seasonal fertilization, and emergency response. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, chemicals, licensed irrigators, and a full‑time project manager, and must adhere to safety, reporting, and documentation requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 20, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT. A non‑mandatory virtual pre‑proposal meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026. Key points:
• Scope: full‑service landscape, grounds, and irrigation maintenance for six service areas covering 19 campuses (≈6.5 M sq ft).
• Term: 2 years, with three optional 1‑year extensions; month‑to‑month extension up to 3 months allowed.
• Estimated spend: $1 M per year (subject to change).
• Mandatory deliverables: safety plan, monthly irrigation reports, bi‑annual arborist reports, deficiency inspection within 45 days of contract start.
• Pre‑bid conference: September 29, 2026 (virtual, non‑mandatory).
• Submission deadline: October 20, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT (electronic only).
• Award expected: December 2026.