The Memphis City Schools (MSCS) Department of Procurement Services is soliciting a district‑wide grounds‑maintenance contract to service roughly 180 school‑related properties covering about 1,577 acres. The contract is priced on a per‑acre basis (maximum $125/acre) and includes routine mowing, edging, weed‑control herbicide applications, seasonal clean‑ups, tree‑limb trimming, and upkeep of parking lots, bus lots, stadium fields and vacant parcels. The base term is one year with two optional one‑year renewals (maximum three years). Bidders must submit a hard‑copy pricing schedule plus a USB‑loaded Excel file, acknowledge all addenda, and meet extensive safety, background‑check and insurance requirements. An SBE participation goal of 38.5 % applies, and local‑preference points are awarded to Shelby‑County‑based firms. • 180 locations across Memphis, TN (≈1,577 acres) • Services: mowing (14‑day cycle), 8 herbicide applications, tree limb cuts, leaf mulching/ removal, parking‑lot upkeep, seasonal clean‑ups • Pricing: $125 per acre cap; cost‑per‑acre to be submitted for each of four geographic zones for Years 1‑3 • Contract term: 1 year base, two optional 1‑year renewals (max 3 years) • Mandatory documentation: numerous notarized certifications, insurance certificates, SBE utilization form, and a 24‑hour SPOC number