Building and Parks-Grounds Maintenance Service

The Charles County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services across multiple County-owned properties, including buildings, parks, and lots. The work encompasses three designated geographic areas within the county: Area I (Waldorf/East), Area II (La Plata), and Area III (West/Indian Head, Port Tobacco), each containing roughly ten sites. The scope includes furnishing all necessary labor, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment to maintain grounds at these locations. The County reserves the option to award contracts to more than one contractor to ensure coverage and quality service delivery. Responses to this solicitation, identified by number 26-030, must be submitted by February 26, 2026. Contracts awarded under this solicitation will involve binding agreements with specified terms, including commencement upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed and stipulated completion periods. Contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds to guarantee contract fulfillment and ensure timely payment of labor and materials, thereby protecting the County’s interests. The contractual framework includes standard provisions such as renewals at the County’s discretion, compliance with general and special conditions, and obligations related to project closeout documents that certify lien releases, payment affidavits, and workmanship guarantees extending one year from substantial completion. The solicitation is managed by the Parks & Grounds division of Charles County, with primary contact through the Parks Maintenance Superintendent, David Cain, and procurement assistance provided by Senior Procurement Specialist Latasha Minor.