Landscaping RFP

The Van Dyke Public Schools district is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive mowing, trimming, edging, and leaf‑removal services for ten school and community facilities in Warren, Michigan. The contract will cover three lawn‑maintenance seasons (April – November) with the possibility of renewal, and the contractor must supply all labor, equipment, insurance, and a good‑faith bid bond equal to the total bid price. Bids are due October 8, 2026, with a pre‑bid meeting on September 30, 2026 (optional but recommended). The award is anticipated October 19, 2026, and work must commence each April, continuing through November each year. • Services include weekly mowing (18‑28 cuts per season), simultaneous trimming, four seasonal edging passes, and two leaf‑removal sweeps per year. • Contractor must provide equipment lists, maintain insurance (minimum $1 M per occurrence), and submit required forms (business references, familial disclosure, Iran‑sanctions affidavit, etc.). • Good‑faith deposit (bid bond or certified check) equal to total bid price is required; forfeited if the bidder withdraws after the deadline. • Payment is made within 30 days of invoice after work acceptance; invoices must reference the purchase order. • The contract may be terminated for non‑performance, bankruptcy, or failure to meet safety/insurance requirements.