Invitation for Bid (IFB) for groundskeeping services for the City of Tulsa's Public Safety Center. The contract will be for one year, with potential for renewal. Services include mowing, edging, cleanup, shrub and hedge trimming, bed maintenance, mulch application, seasonal planting, irrigation system maintenance, weed control, chemical applications, pond maintenance, tree pruning, and seasonal cleanups. Bidders must be licensed pesticide applicators in Oklahoma. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 22, 2026. The bid submission deadline is June 10, 2026. Bids must be sealed and delivered. The award will be made to the lowest secure bidder. Bidders must submit an equipment list, crew member list, safety program, and pesticide applicator licenses.
Bids must be received no later than 5:00 pm CST on the bid submission date, which is June 10, 2026. Bids must be received no later than 5:00 pm cst on the bid submission date see first page and delivered to: city of tulsa city clerks office 175 east 2nd street, suite 260 tulsa oklahoma ****
Payment will be made net 30 days after receipt of a properly submitted invoice or the city's acceptance of the supplies or services, whichever is later. Payment will be made net 30 days after receipt of a properly submitted invoice or the city's acceptance of the supplies or services, whichever is later.
Seller warrants that supplies will be of good materials and workmanship, free from defects, and conform to specifications. Services will be performed by skilled personnel in a professional manner. Warranties remain in effect for 1 year from acceptance or as specified. Seller warrants to city that such supplies will be of good materials and workmanship and free from defects and will conform to the specifications provided by city.
The bid award will go to the lowest secure bidder: the supply or service that can best meet the city's needs at the lowest cost. Generally speaking, the bid award will go to the lowest secure bidder: the supply or service that can best meet the city's needs at the lowest cost.
Bidders must be familiar with groundskeeping work, have necessary equipment and personnel, and be an independent company. Oklahoma pesticide applicator license and certified applicator licenses are required. A formal written safety program is also required. The seller will be familiar with this type of work and have the necessary equipment and personnel to perform the work within the time specified.
Failure to meet specified standards for chemical applications will result in reapplication at the city's chosen time. More than one sample failing specifications will result in cancellation of the purchase agreement without compensation. Seller will pay testing fees for failing samples. More than one sample failing to meet specifications will result in cancellation of the purchase agreement without compensation.
The city reserves the right to take a sample of the tank mix at any time to confirm the correct type and quantity of chemicals. The city reserves the right to take a sample of the tank mix at any time to confirm the correct type and quantity of chemicals.
Bidders not recommended for award may submit an appeal via email to the assigned buyer before the SSA committee meeting. Bidders not recommended for award may submit an appeal via email to the assigned buyer before the ssa meeting.
Communicating with city staff other than the assigned buyer about the solicitation could result in disqualification. Any contact with City employees or officials, other than the assigned buyer, for or about this solicitation will disqualify your bid and it shall be deemed nonresponsive.