Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services

Tennessee State University (TSU) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance and landscaping services for its campus facilities. This sealed RFP (Number 10798) requires interested firms to submit detailed proposals by October 16 2026. The scope includes routine lawn care, seasonal planting, irrigation system upkeep, tree pruning, and related site‑care activities across TSU’s property portfolio. Vendors must demonstrate experience with large‑scale institutional landscaping, possess appropriate licensing and insurance, and be able to meet TSU’s service standards and sustainability goals. • Issue Date: September 16 2026 (CT) • Questions due: September 25 2026 (CT) • Proposal deadline: October 16 2026 (CT) • Sealed RFP – no pre‑bid meeting or site visit required • Primary contact: Sharon Bunch, Compliance Officer ([email protected]) • Services include mowing, fertilization, weed control, pruning, irrigation, and seasonal landscape enhancements • Contract likely to be multi‑year (typical for campus grounds contracts) with performance metrics and reporting requirements.