Grounds Maintenance, Tree Removal, Turf Restoration, & Debris Services

The City of Columbia is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance, tree‑removal, turf‑restoration and debris‑removal services on city‑owned properties. The contract will be awarded on an indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ) basis for an initial three‑year term with two optional one‑year extensions. Services are divided into five categories (small‑area maintenance, large‑area maintenance, tree removal, turf restoration, debris removal) and may include routine mowing, pruning, herbicide/fertilizer application, stump grinding, soil restoration, and emergency storm‑response work. Respondents must hold South Carolina business licenses, a General Contractor’s license, appropriate pesticide/commercial applicator certifications, and a certified arborist license for tree work. The solicitation includes a non‑mandatory pre‑submittal Zoom meeting (Oct 15, 2026) and a question cut‑off (Oct 16, 2026). Submissions are due electronically via the city’s e‑procurement portal by Nov 6, 2026. Evaluation will be based on qualifications, experience, staffing, and compliance with local‑business‑enterprise and federal‑funding requirements.