OSSM Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping for 5 Buildings

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive lawn‑maintenance and landscaping services for the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) campus, covering five academic buildings. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price service agreement for fiscal year 2027 with four optional one‑year renewals, requiring the contractor to manage all aspects of grounds care, including mowing, fertilization, weed control, tree and shrub maintenance, seasonal color planting, and coordination with the campus facilities manager. The work must commence within ten days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within FY 2027 for the base year. Bids are due June 4, 2026, with a mandatory pre‑bid briefing held May 19, 2026. The contractor must furnish a 5 % bid bond (if bid exceeds $100,000), performance and payment bonds, and meet insurance and licensing requirements. • Scope: full‑service grounds upkeep (mowing, fertilization, pesticide application, tree/shrub pruning, seasonal planting, irrigation coordination). • Contract term: 1‑year base period (FY 2027) plus up to four one‑year renewal options (total up to 5 years). • Requirements: bid security, bonding, insurance (minimum $1 M/occurrence), licensed pesticide applicators, compliance with state statutes, equal‑employment‑opportunity, tobacco‑free policy. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on May 19, 2026; bid submission deadline June 4, 2026.