Mulching Government Bids & RFPs

To schedule a site visit, please contact Mel Johnson at 843 624 **** or mel. johnson@usda. gov.

Proposals must be received no later than June 23, 2026, by 5:00 pm. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered and will not be considered for award.

The monthly service charge shall be payable monthly on or before the first day of each calendar month during the term of the agreement. The successful firm agrees to pay all sums due to subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers within ten 10 days of receipt of payment by the Cherokee Nation.

The evaluation will be based on specifications points (30), ability to perform work (20), self-performing work (20), home office location (10), irrigation system experience (20), and Indian preference TERO certification (10). The evaluation will be based on the evaluation factors and values stated in this rfp.

The Nation may investigate the responding party's ability to perform. The Nation reserves the right to reject any proposal if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such responding party fails to satisfy the Nation such responding party is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein.

A mandatory site visit for each location will be required for eligibility to submit a proposal. Mandatory site visit Tahlequah June 09, 2026 Tuesday at 11:00am and Mandatory site visit Vinita June 11, 2026 Thursday at 11:00am.

Contractors should submit comments and/or questions in writing no later than June 16, 2026, by 3:00 pm. Contractors should carefully review this rfp for errors, questionable or objectionable materials, and items requiring clarification.

Failure to provide proof of TERO certification, substantive and material conflicts of interest not declared, or substantive and material noncompliance to RFP requirements may result in disqualification. Nonresponsive proposals shall be eliminated and will not be evaluated.

Bids are due July 02, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

All workmanship and materials must have at least one 1 year guaranty, in writing, from the date of delivery and/or acceptance of the project.

Awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, taking into consideration the conformity with the specifications and the delivery and/or completion date.

Bidders shall be properly licensed in accordance with LA R. S. 37:2150-2163 and must possess a Louisiana State Contractors License with the classification of specialty: landscape, grading and beautification. The license number is required to be on the electronic envelope.

Liquidated damages may be assessed for unsatisfactory work, unauthorized tree removal, unapproved schedule changes, missed assignments, stump removal delays, and debris left at job sites.

It is the bidder's responsibility to visit the job site and evaluate the job before submitting a bid.

Written protest must be received within 48 hours of the release of the bid tabulation by the purchasing department.

Failure to comply with provisions, alter bid forms, not acknowledge addenda, submit late bids, or provide required documentation may result in bid rejection.

Offers must be submitted by July 6, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. submit offer by datetime: july 6, 2026 at 11: 00 a. m.

Payments will be based on receipt and acceptance of materials/services and a proper invoice. Invoices are to be submitted on the 1st of each month for the previous month's work and will be paid by the 15th of that month, after approval. all invoices must be signed by the facilities director before payments will be made.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

Offerors must have been in business for a minimum of 5 years and providing these types of services for that period. They must also provide three references for similar services provided in the past three years. he offeror must have been in business for a minimum of 5 years and have been providing these types of services for that period.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 10:00 am at Lake Wylie High School. Attendance is mandatory. conference type: prebid meeting location: lake wylie high school, **** date time: 10: 00 am, june 23, 2026

Protests must be filed within fifteen (15) days of the solicitation issuance date or seven (7) business days of the award notification. any prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation of a contract shall protest within fifteen 15 days of the date of issuance of the applicable solicitation document at issue.

Submitting false, misleading, or incomplete information on certifications, engaging in prohibited communications, or violating regulations regarding donations to governmental entities can lead to disqualification, suspension, or debarment. violation of these restrictions may result in disqualification of your offer, suspension or debarment, and may constitute a violation of law.