DHR Russell Co - FY27 Lawn Service

The DHR Russell County Office is soliciting quotes for basic lawn and shrub maintenance services at 1901 Opelika Road, Phenix City, Alabama, for Fiscal Year 2027. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with the possibility of annual renewals for up to five years, provided the total contract cost does not exceed 25,000 dollars. The scope of work includes lawn cutting, edging, weed removal from sidewalks, curbs, and parking lots, and the removal of all shrub and hedge trimmings from the property. Notably, the specifications exclude the spraying of beds and the replacement of pine straw. A mandatory site visit is required on October 26, 2026, between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM for a quote to be accepted. The solicitation is governed by the State of Alabama's Standard Terms and Conditions for Quick Quotes, requiring electronic submission via Alabama Buys by October 28, 2026. Award evaluation is based on pricing, cost realism, and price reasonableness, and the state may request professional licenses, insurance certificates, and reseller authorizations. Payment terms are net 30 days, paid in arrears upon satisfactory inspection of services. Suppliers must certify compliance with Alabama tax laws under Section 41-4-142 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and confirm they are not engaged in prohibited boycotts. Any approved price escalations are limited to 5 percent of the annual contract cost and must still fit within the 25,000 dollar total contract ceiling.