The Chapel Hill Independent School District (CHISD) is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive lawn maintenance services for all of its school properties. The contract is for one year with an option to renew up to three additional years. Services include weekly mowing (or more frequent during high‑growth periods), edging, weed eating, blowing debris, flower‑bed upkeep, shrub pruning, and litter removal. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑proposal conference and site visit on 9/18/2026, submit a sealed proposal by 2:00 PM on 10/1/2026, and meet strict insurance, background‑check, and compliance requirements. Evaluation will be based on price, reputation, experience, and past relationship with the district.
• Scope: mowing, edging, blowing, weed control, flower‑bed and shrub maintenance across all CHISD campuses.
• Contract length: 1 year (renewable up to 3 years).
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit: 9/18/2026.
• Proposal deadline: 10/1/2026 2:00 PM.
• Evaluation criteria: 40 % price, 30 % reputation, 20 % experience, 10 % past relationship.
• Required insurance: $1 M general liability, $1 M professional liability, workers’ comp as statutory, etc.
• Primary contact: Chris Blake, Executive Director of Operations.