Description
The County of Calvert is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive mowing services for all school ballfields across the county. The contract will be a fixed‑unit‑price, indefinite‑quantity agreement covering labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and all associated costs. Bidders must submit a sealed paper bid and an electronic copy by the deadline, and the award will go to the lowest responsible bidder that meets the technical and qualification requirements. The work includes regular mowing of red‑area (high‑traffic) and yellow‑area (lower‑traffic) field sections at multiple elementary and middle schools, with unit prices of $29 and $14 per mow respectively. The contractor must maintain appropriate insurance, comply with safety and environmental regulations, and provide warranties for a minimum of one year.
• Scope: Mowing, edging, debris removal, and related ground‑maintenance tasks for school ballfields at 10+ county schools.
• Pricing: Fixed unit price per mow ($29 red, $14 yellow); estimated annual mow counts provided in the solicitation.
• Contract type: Indefinite‑quantity, fixed‑unit‑price sealed‑bid contract.
• Submission: Sealed paper envelope + electronic PDF; due Aug 26 2026 2:30 PM.
• Pre‑bid/site visit: None; questions due Aug 12 2026 2:30 PM.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsible bid; consideration of past performance, capacity, insurance, and compliance.
• Duration: Not specified, but typical multi‑year (often 3‑5 years) for ongoing field maintenance.