Description
The Wilkes County Board of Education is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to provide professional lawn care and grounds maintenance services for designated school system properties. Services will include routine mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, mulching, shrub and tree maintenance, weed control, and related grounds maintenance activities across multiple campuses within the school district.
Some key points to note include:
• The contract term will be from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to two additional fiscal years.
• The contractor must have been in the lawn care and maintenance business for a minimum of five years and have a person available during normal business working hours to address any problems or complaints.
• The contractor will be required to provide proof of insurance, including worker's compensation, general liability, and automobile liability insurance.
• The contractor will be evaluated based on a best-value methodology, considering both cost and non-cost factors.