Sustainable Landscaping and Groundskeeping

The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor to provide sustainable landscaping and groundskeeping services for the Secretary's Office campus in Hanover, Maryland. The services include lawn care, planting, fertilization, and other related tasks. The contractor must have experience in commercial landscaping and must comply with Maryland's green purchasing requirements. The contract will be for a period of five years, with no option periods. The contractor must also meet the requirements for minority business enterprise (MBE) participation. • Key responsibilities include: • Providing staff with knowledge of best management practices for sustainable landscaping • Maintaining a minimum workforce of three employees • Adhering to the Grounds Maintenance Plan • Completing and signing a receipt of services checklist • Notifying the State of any invasive plants on the site • Removing invasive plant species • Inspecting plants before installation • Installing native plants and minimizing non-native turf grass • Using environmentally preferable products and practices • Providing training to employees • Maintaining accurate records and documentation