The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive lawn and landscape maintenance services for dozens of WSSC‑owned facilities, rights‑of‑way, and grounds throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. The work includes seasonal clean‑ups, cutting, trimming, edging, pruning, weed control, mulch and fertilizer applications, and occasional turf or ornamental treatments across more than 30 distinct sites ranging from small lots to multi‑acre reservoirs. Contractors must demonstrate at least three years of commercial lawn‑maintenance experience, hold a valid Certified Commercial Applicator’s License, and be a member in good standing with a recognized landscape association. The contract will be awarded on a best‑value basis, with evaluation weighted toward experience, key personnel, equipment, technical approach, safety program, and price. Submissions are due electronically by 2:00 PM on November 30, 2026, with a pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory) on November 5, 2026.
• Service scope: spring/fall clean‑up, mowing, edging, pruning, weed control, mulch/fertilizer applications.
• Coverage: >30 sites (total > 200 acres) including reservoirs, standpipes, vaults, and parking lots.
• Minimum qualifications: 3 years commercial lawn‑maintenance, Certified Commercial Applicator’s License, landscape‑association membership.
• Evaluation criteria: experience (15 %), key personnel (25 %), equipment (10 %), technical approach (25 %), safety (15 %), price (10 %).
• Submission method: WSSC e‑Procurement portal; one technical proposal (≤30 pages) and separate price proposal.
• Key dates: Pre‑bid meeting Nov 5 2026, Questions due Nov 10 2026, Bid deadline Nov 30 2026.