Specifications for Landscaping-Lawn Maintenance Services 2026

The Hillsdale Board of Education is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive landscaping and lawn‑maintenance services for four school sites over a two‑year base period, with possible extensions. The contractor must perform mowing, weed control, shrub pruning, fertilization, core aeration, and seasonal clean‑ups while complying with NJ pesticide licensing, insurance, and prevailing‑wage requirements. Work must be performed outside school hours, and the vendor must supply all equipment, materials, and bonds. • Scope includes routine mowing, weed control, shrub and tree care, seasonal clean‑ups, fertilization, core aeration, and optional turf‑management tasks. • Contract value likely in the high‑hundreds‑of‑thousands, with performance and maintenance bonds equal to the full contract price. • Must hold NJ commercial pesticide applicator licenses, provide extensive liability insurance, and adhere to strict NJ anti‑discrimination and anti‑bullying statutes.