Oakland Schools requests proposals for lawn care and snow removal services for two campuses. Proposals are due September 10, 2026, at 10:00 am. Services include mowing (April 15th to November 30th), fertilization, spring/fall cleanup, and snow plowing/removal. Bidders must comply with all specifications, including safety and environmental regulations. The contract term is three years starting November 1, 2026. Site visits are encouraged.
Proposals must be received no later than September 10, 2026, 10:00 am local time. all proposals shall be received no later than september 10, 2026, 10: 00 am local time
Payment will be made no later than thirty 30 days after receipt of said invoice. payment will be made no later than thirty 30 days after receipt of said invoice.
The bidder guarantees that all delivered material, equipment andor service shall be as proposed. that all delivered material, equipment andor service shall be as proposed.
Award may be given to the most responsive and responsible bidders that best meets the following criteria: compliance to rfp (10 points), overall qualifications (35 points), ability to meet specifications (40 points), and cost (15 points). oakland schools may award a proposals to the most responsive and responsible bidders that best meets the following criteria:
Bidders must submit a notarized familial disclosure affidavit and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. The bidder shall execute the notarized familial disclosure affidavit, attached hereto as section viii and submit with proposal.
Failure to use reasonable care causing damage may result in the bidder being backcharged for all costs required to complete these repairs. if the bidders failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the bidder shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the oakland schools as the contracting officer directs.
Bidders are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed. site visit bidders are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance,
Protests must be submitted in writing within seven 7 business days after such bidder or contractor learned or should have learned of an adverse decision. any protest shall be submitted in writing within seven 7 business days after such bidder or contractor learned or should have learned of an adverse decision.
Misrepresentations in the proposal will result in immediate disqualification. if it is discovered, prior to an award, that a proposal contains false, misleading, or otherwise inaccurate information, the proposal will immediately be disqualified.
Bidders must describe their experience providing landscaping and snow removal services and provide a plan to provide the required services. describe your experience providing landscaping services. describe your experience providing snow removal services.