Description
The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscaping and site‑maintenance services for its Clinical Research Center and adjacent Parking Services area (approximately 88,000 sq ft total). The work includes seasonal planting, regular mowing and trimming, irrigation system management, chemical treatments, tree and shrub care, and miscellaneous hand‑labor throughout a typical five‑year contract horizon (1‑year base term with up‑to‑four optional renewals). The contractor must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference, submit a detailed cost worksheet, and meet insurance and reference requirements.
• Full‑service landscape maintenance (mowing, fertilization, weed control, pest control, irrigation, seasonal plantings) covering both turf and bed areas.
• Defined service schedule with weekly mowing, multiple fertilization windows, leaf cleanup, and seasonal planting/removal cycles.
• Contract length 1 year with optional extensions up to a total of 5 years; no disclosed budget ceiling – pricing will be based on vendor‑submitted cost worksheet.
• Mandatory pre‑bid site walk‑through (8 July 2026) and strict submission deadline (23 July 2026, 2 pm CT).
• Required insurance coverage (liability $1 M, property $500 k) and three recent references.