Description
The Phillipsburg Board of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive lawn‑care and grounds‑maintenance services for eight district facilities during the 2026 school year. The work includes weekly mowing, trimming, edging, debris removal, leaf clean‑up, and related tasks across all grassed areas, with the contract running from mid‑April through the end of November. Bidders may submit a single “all‑sites” price or separate prices per site and must use the bid form supplied in the specifications. The solicitation is a sealed‑bid competitive process; all bids must be delivered in person by the stated deadline.
• Service coverage for eight school‑district sites (high school, middle school, elementary, primary, early‑childhood center, athletic complex, etc.).
• Weekly mowing, trimming, edging, debris and leaf removal; additional on‑call services as needed.
• Contract period April 15 – November 30 2026 (approximately 30 cuts), with two possible one‑year extensions.
• Mandatory bid‑security of 10 % of total bid (capped at $20,000) and 60‑day price‑guarantee post‑award.
• Requirements include extensive insurance, affirmative‑action documentation, political‑contribution disclosure, and various state certifications.