District-Wide Exterior Landscape Maintenance

This contract provides district‑wide exterior landscape maintenance services for Columbia Public Schools, covering mowing, weed control, pruning, seasonal clean‑up, irrigation upkeep, and related grounds‑keeping tasks across all school facilities. The award was given to Columbia Landcare, LLC after an open competition among four bidders. The contract represents a substantial annual budget for the district’s facilities management and underscores the need for reliable, comprehensive landscaping support. • Scope: Full‑service exterior grounds maintenance for all CPSD schools and facilities. • Awarded to: Columbia Landcare, LLC (sole awardee). • Competitive field: Four bidders, with the winning bid at $396,676. • Contract type: Likely a firm‑fixed‑price, multi‑year arrangement (details not disclosed).