Yard Control Government Bids & RFPs

The PWS outlines various deadlines for submittals and work completion, such as the contractor work plan due within 10 calendar days after contract award, and key personnel CVs within 5 days after contract award. For snow events, the contractor must respond within 2 hours of notification. Specific reporting deadlines are also detailed throughout the document.

The bid notice states that if a plant damaged by trimming dies or becomes unhealthy, the contractor shall replace it with a plant of the same size and type at no additional cost to the government, providing a one-year warranty on all replacements.

The bid notice specifies that the Project Manager must have a minimum of 2 years of documented service contract management experience in grounds and snow removal operations, and the Quality Control Manager must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant quality control experience in facilities/grounds management.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance. However, it states that the contractor is responsible for all damages caused by their operations and that any practice determined to be obviously hazardous shall be immediately discontinued.

The bid notice states that responses are due by May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses due: May 29, 2026, 5:00 p. m. eastern time.

The bid notice implies that respondents should be property owners, brokers, developers, or authorized representatives with the authority to submit the property for government consideration. a brief statement confirming whether the respondent is the property owner, broker, developer, or other authorized representative, and whether the respondent has authority to submit the property for government consideration.

The bid notice mentions that the government may request site visits following its review of responses. The government may request additional information or site visits following its review of responses.

The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value, as it is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research. his sources sought notice request for information rfi is issued for market research purposes only.

The bid notice states that sealed original bids will be received by the City Council of Brookings, South Dakota, until 1:30 p. m. CST, May 19, 2026. Any bids received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The bid notice states that the contractor shall promptly pay all persons supplying him/her with labor or material in the performance of the work provided for in the contract.

The bid notice states that each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, or draft for five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or in lieu thereof, a bid bond for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid. All bidders are required to hold all applicable South Dakota tax licenses. The bidder is also required to furnish a performance and payment bond in an amount not less than the contract price.

The bid notice states that the check or bond will be retained by the city as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into a contract and performance bond in accordance with the bid when notified.

The bids are due by 2:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods, whichever is later. Gaston County Schools will not pay any penalties for late payment of invoices.

Contractor warrants that all goods delivered hereunder will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will conform strictly to the specifications, drawings, or samples specified or furnished. This warranty shall survive any inspection, delivery, acceptance or payment by GCS of the goods and shall run to GCS and any user of the goods. This express warranty is in addition to contractor's implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which shall not be disclaimed.

The objective of this invitation for bid (IFB) is to award a contract for the lawn care of Zone 4 Gastonia 2 schools to the vendor offering the highest quality service at the best value. Price alone will not be the determining factor in the contract award.

The contractor shall be responsible for all materials loss, theft, freeze, etc. once delivered to the job site. Applicators must hold or be under supervision of a North Carolina ornamental and turf certified applicator and have proof if requested. Contractor must provide one competent individual authorized to act in a supervisory capacity over the work on the project, who is experienced and fully capable of managing, directing, and coordinating the work. Contractor must speak fluent English.

A mandatory pre-bid visit is required. No bid will be accepted from a vendor that does not attend the pre-bid meeting on 10:00 AM Friday, May 15, 2026.

When an offeror wants to protest a contract award pursuant to this solicitation, they must submit a written request to Gary Carter, Director of Facility Services within 30 consecutive calendar days from the date of the contract award.