RFP for districtwide mowing and grounds maintenance services for Wentzville R-IV School District. Service season March 15 through November 30, with 32 complete mowing cycles per site. Includes weed control, mulch refresh, broadleaf control, leaf management, and BMP maintenance. Proposals due October 19, 2026, via Vendor Registry. No public opening. Questions due October 14, 2026. Contract may include up to two one-year renewals. Vendor must have 5 years experience and required insurance.
Proposals must be received by October 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The RFP states: proposal due date: october 19, 2026, by 10: 00 am.
Invoices must be submitted by end of month, reviewed by project manager, and payment is subject to board approval. The RFP states: payment is subject to board of education approval and will be made in accordance with the districts established payment cycles.
The contractor warrants services will be performed professionally. The RFP states: the contractor warrants that all services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, consistent with applicable federal and state requirements and industry standards.
The district will award to the proposer whose proposal is most advantageous. The RFP states: the district intends to award a contract to the proposer whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to, and in the best interest of, the district.
Vendor must have at least five years of commercial grounds maintenance experience. The RFP states: the vendor must have been in continuous operation for a minimum of five years.
Contractors may forfeit $100 per worker per day for paying less than prevailing wage rates. The RFP states: contractors and subcontractors shall forfeit as a penalty to the state. . . one hundred dollars for each workman employed, for each calendar day.
Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The RFP states: questions and information request deadline: october 14, by 10: 00 am.
Contact with district employees other than the official contact may result in disqualification. The RFP states: contact with other district employees or representatives may result in disqualification.