Grounds Maintenance County Parks and Facilities

This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance services for multiple county parks and associated facilities in Montgomery County. The contractor must perform regular mowing, edging, string‑trimming, debris removal, clipping management, trash‑can service, and occasional pine‑straw/mulch distribution according to a detailed annual schedule (35 mowing visits per site per year). The award will be a one‑year contract with up to two optional one‑year renewals, and the county offers a 5 % local‑price preference for vendors located within the county. The bid is sealed, must be submitted by the close date, and no faxed bids are accepted. • Core services: mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, trash‑can servicing, and mulching across eight park sites. • Frequency: 35 mowing/maintenance visits per year per site, plus 8–9 mulch/trash visits. • Contract term: 1 year with two possible one‑year extensions; price increase capped at 5 % per renewal. • Requirements: minimum 2 years similar public‑sector experience, business licenses, required insurance, E‑Verify enrollment, and local‑preference eligibility.