Landscaping Services: Saxe Gotha Industrial Park- Economic Development

The County of Lexington is soliciting qualified contractors to provide comprehensive landscaping maintenance for the Saxe Gotha Industrial Park. The contract covers routine mowing, weed control, litter removal, tree pruning, shrub trimming, detention‑pond upkeep, pest control, fertilization, grass seeding, mulch‑bed care, and leaf/lawn trimming on a year‑round schedule, with specific frequencies (e.g., bi‑weekly mowing March‑October, quarterly pond maintenance). All work must meet county standards, include licensed pesticide applicators, and be documented with photos and records. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, materials, and maintain insurance and licensing compliance. Proposals are due electronically by September 29, 2026. • Service area: 4749 12th Street Ext., West Columbia, SC 29172 (entire industrial park right‑of‑way). • Frequency: Bi‑weekly mowing (Mar‑Oct), monthly mowing (Nov‑Feb), as‑needed weed, pest, litter, pruning, and fertilization. • Required certifications: South Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicator license, ISA Certified Arborist for tree work >6 in DBH. • Documentation: Photo evidence within 48 hours of work, detailed pesticide/fertilizer logs. • Contract term: Not explicitly stated; anticipated multi‑year maintenance. • Evaluation criteria: Technical qualifications, experience, equipment, references, and cost.