Annapolis Maryland State House Organic Landscaping

Solicitation BPM051886 is an Invitation for Bids issued by the State of Maryland to procure organic landscaping maintenance and management services for the Maryland State House and Maryland State Circle at 100 State Circle, Annapolis. The objective is to maintain the grounds to a high aesthetic and health standard using sustainable practices, specifically defined as landscaping without the use of synthetic fertilizers, soil amendments, or synthetic pesticides. Primary services are performed from March through mid-December. The contract structure consists of three base terms with two optional one-year renewal extensions. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest total bid price. Awardees must comply with various state mandates, including Maryland Living Wage requirements, the Healthy Working Families Act, and Green Purchasing specifications. Additionally, the contractor must meet Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goals and adhere to strict compliance standards, including a drug and alcohol-free workplace, non-discrimination policies, and the provision of performance and payment bonds. Personnel assigned to the contract are required to undergo criminal background checks and obtain security clearance. Bids must be submitted via the eMMA portal by November 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Submissions must be provided as a single package using the official forms provided in the solicitation. Payment is handled via electronic funds transfer, which is mandatory for contracts exceeding 200,000 dollars. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, tools, and materials necessary to keep the grounds in a neat and well-manicured condition in accordance with provided landscape design documents.