District Wide Exterior Landscape Maintenance

This contract covers comprehensive exterior landscape‑maintenance services for the Columbia Public School District, including mowing, pruning, irrigation, clean‑up, and related ground‑care activities across the district’s properties, with a specific reference to Smithson Middle School. The district issued a competitive solicitation (C‑26027) and received bids from eight vendors. Pristine Lawn Services, LLC was selected as the awardee. The total contract value after applying an overall discount is approximately $531 k, indicating a lump‑sum, fixed‑price arrangement for multiple service groupings. The award reflects moderate competition among local Missouri landscaping firms. • Scope: District‑wide exterior landscaping (grounds upkeep, mowing, pruning, irrigation, clean‑up). • Awarded to: Pristine Lawn Services, LLC (Columbia, MO). • Financials: Net contract amount ≈ $530,810; individual bids ranged from $70 k to $712 k. • Competition: 8 bidders submitted proposals; the award was made through full and open competition.