Blue Heron Golf Course Five Year Contract Grounds Maintenance

Queen Anne's County Government is soliciting proposals for a five-year grounds maintenance contract at the Blue Heron Golf Course in Stevensville, Maryland, for the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031. The selected contractor will be responsible for comprehensive turf management, including mowing, fertilizing, weed control, and aeration of greens, tees, fairways, and roughs, as well as bunker maintenance, light tree pruning, and the operation and repair of the irrigation system. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment and maintain the surrounds of the maintenance building, while the owner will provide the maintenance shop area and cover electrical costs for the irrigation system. Quality standards are monitored through monthly meetings, with any disputes arbitrated by the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. To qualify, contractors or their principal representatives must have at least six years of experience as a Superintendent and a minimum two-year degree or certificate in turf grass management. Additionally, at least one principal representative must reside within a 30-minute drive of the course, and a qualified representative must be on-site twelve months a year. Proposals will be evaluated based on a combination of price and experience, requiring a qualification statement, a portfolio of related projects with references, a fee summary bid sheet, and a conflict of interest disclosure. Local vendors in Queen Anne's County may receive consideration by providing SDAT registration. All proposals must be submitted in hard-copy format by the October 30, 2026, deadline.