DHR Pickens Co - FY27 Lawn Service

The State of Alabama, through the Pickens County DHR office, is soliciting quotes for basic lawn services at 401 Tuscaloosa Avenue, Carrollton, Alabama. The scope of work includes lawn cutting, edging, weed removal from sidewalks and curbs, blowing clippings and leaves from all paved areas and fence lines, and the fine mulching or removal of leaves. Additionally, the vendor must remove trash and debris from under trees. Services are to be performed on weekdays or weekends, with a requirement for cuttings 2-3 times per month during the spring and summer seasons. The specifications explicitly exclude the replacement of pine straw and the spraying of beds. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The period of performance for the purchase order is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with the possibility of annual renewals for up to five years or until a total contract cost of $25,000 is reached. Pricing is firm and fixed, and payment terms are net 30, paid in arrears after the completion of service. Vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically by October 29, 2026. Compliance requirements include E-Verify enrollment, registration with the Alabama Secretary of State for foreign entities, and certification of tax compliance under the Code of Alabama. Any approved price escalations cannot exceed 5% of the annual contract cost and must remain within the $25,000 total ceiling.