Campus-Wide Miscellaneous Grounds Care Services: Including mowing, trimming, lawn care maintenance, landscape maintenance, clearing snow from walkways, de-icing walkways, pond maintenance ,tree removal, tree trimming, snow-hauling, and general labor

The University of Iowa is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to provide comprehensive Miscellaneous Grounds Care Services across multiple non-General Education Funded locations not maintained by the university's Facilities Management. The scope includes routine services such as mowing, trimming, edging, lawn and landscape maintenance, snow removal and de-icing from walkways, pond maintenance, as well as additional on-demand services like tree removal, snow-hauling, and general labor. The contract aims to ensure consistent and reliable grounds maintenance throughout the campus, with an estimated value ranging between $500,000 and $2,000,000. Bidders are advised to prepare extensive responses, as the solicitation is detailed, with multiple addenda issued to clarify requirements, including updates on commodity codes, deadlines, and Q&A sessions. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the designated eBid system by July 22, 2024. The contract is managed under the NAICS code 561730 and is organized by the State and Local Government (SLED) sector. The primary point of contact is Aaron Proctor, reachable via email and phone. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to submission deadlines, thoroughness in response, and compliance with all specified requirements. Additional related documents include various procurement notices and bid opportunities from other municipalities, covering services such as recycling processing, construction, equipment procurement, and cooperative purchasing, reflecting a broad scope of municipal and institutional procurement activities. The university’s procurement process underscores transparency, competitive bidding, and compliance with applicable laws and policies to secure quality grounds care services across its campus.