Description
The Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape‑maintenance services for its headquarters in Lacey, WA. The contract covers routine mowing, edging, fertilization, weed and pest control, irrigation system operation, interior planter upkeep, hard‑surface cleaning, and optional snow/ice removal. The award will be a fixed‑price, one‑year contract (renewable up to five additional years) with an estimated value of $150,000 or less. The solicitation requires a mandatory pre‑bid conference, submission of questions by early June, and a bid deadline of early July. Preference points are offered for Washington small businesses or veteran‑owned firms.
• Core services: turf care, fertilizer & soil amendment application, pest/weed control, irrigation maintenance, interior planter watering & pruning, and hard‑surface cleaning.
• Mandatory on‑site pre‑bid conference on 6 Nov 2026; attendance required for responsiveness.
• Contract may be extended up to six years with annual prevailing‑wage adjustments; optional snow/ice removal can earn additional evaluation points.