Description
The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (IDJC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance services for its Lewiston and Saint Anthony juvenile correctional facilities. Work includes routine mowing, edging, weed control, tree and shrub pruning (twice annually), mulch replacement, fence‑line vegetation management, and seasonal debris removal. Vendors may submit separate bids for each site or a combined bid, and subcontracting is permitted. The contract runs each year from mid‑March to mid‑November, with an initial term that can be extended up to five years.
• Scope: Lawn mowing, trimming, weed control, tree/pruning, mulch management, fence‑line vegetation control, debris removal, and related site‑specific tasks.
• Locations: JCC‑Lewiston (140 Southport Ave, Lewiston, ID) and JCC‑Saint Anthony (600 North Parker St, Saint Anthony, ID).
• Key Dates: Open for bids Aug 20 2026; site‑visit Aug 28 2026 (Lewiston) and Sep 2 2026 (Saint Anthony); questions due Sep 8 2026; final quote due Sep 18 2026.
• Requirements: Minimum 5 years experience, background‑check/fingerprint for all personnel (cost covered by IDJC), insurance (CGL $1M+), uniformed staff, and compliance with Idaho’s “No Public Funds for Abortion” Act.
• Evaluation: Lowest total cost (all‑or‑none) or lowest cost per JCC, at IDJC’s discretion.