RFP Lawn Fertilization Services - 2025

This contract is a three‑year strategic source agreement for lawn fertilization and associated herbicide applications across Wayne State University’s campuses. The vendor must execute six seasonal applications, provide detailed invoicing, and comply with Michigan wage‑rate, insurance, and reporting requirements. The award went to Green Acres Fertilizer Co LLC, and the base period runs from March 2026 through November 2028, with two optional one‑year extensions. • Scope: Six fertilizer/weed‑control applications per season, excluding synthetic‑turf fields. • Requirements: Detailed cost schedule (Schedule C), insurance minimums, wage‑rate compliance, weekly/monthly reporting, and inclusion of campus parking fees. • Timeline: RFP released July 21 2025, proposal deadline August 12 2025, service start March 2026, base term ends November 2028, optional renewals through 2030.