Request for Bids for Downtown Parks Landscape Maintenance

The City of Asheville is seeking a licensed North Carolina landscape contractor to provide comprehensive landscape‑maintenance services for five downtown park locations. The work includes routine mowing, pruning, mulching, weed and pest control, irrigation audits, pressure washing, litter and debris removal, and twice‑monthly on‑site inspections over a one‑year base term with up to four renewal options. The contract emphasizes adherence to OSHA and NCDOT safety standards, requires specific professional licenses, and includes performance penalties for non‑compliance. • Sites: Pritchard Park, Pack Square, Triangle Park, Rankin Parking Deck, Grace’s Garden (all downtown Asheville). • Scope: Weekly/seasonal mowing, shrub/ground‑cover care, tree pruning, irrigation system maintenance, pressure washing, and detailed reporting. • Requirements: NC landscape‑contractor license, pesticide and irrigation licenses, $1 M CGL, insurance, MWBE outreach documentation, and a qualified horticultural professional oversight. • Timeline: Pre‑bid meeting (optional) Aug 10, questions due Aug 17, bids due Aug 31, work to start Oct 1, 2026, with a one‑year contract term (possible extensions to 5 years).