Cleburne Co FY27 Lawn Service

The Alabama Department of Human Resources Cleburne County Office is soliciting firm and fixed price quotes for basic lawn services at its facility located at 732 Oxford St., Heflin, Alabama. The period of performance runs from October 2026 through September 30, 2027. The scope of work includes grass cutting not to exceed 20 cuts per fiscal year, with a higher frequency of 2 to 3 times per month during the spring and summer growing seasons. Comprehensive grass cutting services must include weed eating shrub beds, edging sidewalks and curbs, removing pavement weeds, blowing clippings, and removing all trash and debris from the property. Additionally, the contractor is required to perform shrub and hedge trimming twice per year, ensuring all cuttings are removed from the site. This contract specifically excludes the spraying of beds and the replacement of pine straw. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 8, 2026, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; quotes will not be accepted from any vendor, including current suppliers, who fail to attend and sign the sign-in sheet. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Alabama Buys portal by October 12, 2026. Award evaluation is based on cost realism and price reasonableness, and the state may request professional licenses and certificates of insurance following the bid opening. Payment terms are net 30 days, paid in arrears upon completion of service. Vendors must certify tax compliance with the State of Alabama, provide E-Verify documentation if employing staff within the state, and adhere to non-collusion and non-debarment certifications. The total contract value, including renewals, is capped at 25,000 dollars or a five-year term.