Description
The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive lawn‑care and grounds‑maintenance services for two facilities at the Lewiston Judicial Complex. The scope includes mulching, mowing, edging, pruning, seasonal clean‑ups, reseeding, tree and shrub care, and related insurance and licensing responsibilities over a one‑year initial period with two optional two‑year renewals. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets the technical and experience criteria.
• Perform monthly mulch refresh, weekly mowing/edging, and seasonal clean‑ups at the Lewiston District Court and Violations Bureau.
• Provide tree, shrub, and landscape maintenance, including reseeding, watering, pruning, and pesticide application as needed.
• Maintain required insurance, workers’ compensation, licenses, and assume liability for equipment‑related damages.
• Submit a single fixed‑price annual proposal; lowest bid receives full cost score (40 points) and overall evaluation also includes qualifications (25 pts) and technical approach (35 pts).