RFP #LAWN SERVICES

Stephen F. Austin State University is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive lawn‑care services for multiple off‑campus sites, covering mowing, weed‑eating, edging, blowing, leaf mulching, limb removal, and litter collection. The contract runs for one year (Sept 15 2026 – Aug 31 2027) with three optional one‑year renewals, requiring weekly service in the warmer months and bi‑weekly service in the cooler months (~42 mowing events per year). A mandatory site‑tour is scheduled for Aug 13 2026, and the bid must be submitted electronically by Aug 31 2026. The university also requires a VetHUB‑focused subcontracting plan and compliance with insurance, parking‑permit, and tobacco‑free campus policies. • Scope: Mow, edge, weed‑eat, blow, mulching, limb removal, and trash collection across ~30 acres of diverse locations (cafés, nursing school, research center, observatory, softball fields, parking lots, residential‑style houses, and empty lots). • Service frequency: Weekly (Apr 1 – Oct 31) and bi‑weekly (Nov 1 – Mar 31), approximating 42 service visits annually. • Mandatory requirements: Pre‑bid site visit (Aug 13), VetHUB subcontracting plan (≥ 0.61 % of contract value), insurance naming the University of Texas System Board of Regents, and campus parking permits.