This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for lawn care services for TCAT Shelbyville. Bidders must complete a mandatory onsite evaluation. The contract term is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with potential for annual extensions up to five years. Key requirements include criminal background checks for personnel, specific insurance coverage (commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate, and workers' compensation), and monthly invoicing. Bidders must submit pricing in a per-event cost format. Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted in writing by April 12, 2026. The institution reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality. Vendors are encouraged to register with the TBR Total Supplier Management system.
The contract term for lawn care services is from May 1, 2026, and ending on April 30, 2027. The institution reserves the right to extend this contract for additional periods of no more than one year, for a total contract term of no more than five years, provided that the institution notifies the contractor in writing of its intention to do so at least thirty (30) days prior to the contract expiration date.
The contractor shall submit monthly invoices, in form and substance acceptable to the institution with all of the necessary supporting documentation, prior to any payment. Invoices shall be submitted for completed units of service or project milestones for the amount stipulated. The contractor agrees that no payment shall be made until the contractor is officially registered through the institution's vendor portal and provides all registration information requirements.
A contract and purchases will be made with the lowest, responsible, qualified bidder. The quality of the articles to be supplied, their conformity with the specifications, their suitability to the requirements of the institution, cash discount offered and the delivery terms will be taken into consideration.
The successful bidder shall only propose for assignment to TBR, those persons who have passed a criminal background check acceptable to the institution. The successful bidder shall only propose for assignment to TBR, those persons physically able to perform the required duties e. g. , walking, standing, working various shifts, etc. The successful bidder shall only propose for assignment to TBR, those persons able to use equipment related to the performance of their duties. The successful bidder shall have a procedure and management process in place to ensure that the necessary number of employees are present to complete the required duties.
In the event any keys/access cards are lost by bidder personnel, the bidder will be assessed a **** to **** reduction per key from the invoice.
Bidders must schedule a mandatory onsite evaluation with Michael Pierce at **** or michael. pierce@tcatsshelbyville. edu.
Samples of items when called for, must be furnished free of expense, and if not destroyed will, upon vendor's request within ten (10) days of bid opening, be returned at the bidder's expense. Each sample must be labeled with the bidder's name, manufacturer's brand name and number, bid number and item reference.
All questions related to this RFQ must be submitted in writing by 4/12/2026 to ***@***. *. * questions will be entertained after the submittal deadline.