Grounds Maintenance for DSN Admin Building and Homes

Beaufort County Procurement Services is soliciting formal sealed bids for comprehensive grounds and irrigation maintenance for the Disabilities and Special Needs (DSN) main office and eleven residential homes throughout Beaufort County, South Carolina. The scope of work includes lawn mowing, edging, blowing, weed control, mulching, debris and limb removal, and the regular inspection and repair of irrigation systems, including pumps and backflow preventers. All services must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The contract is for an initial one-year term starting July 1, 2027, with an option to extend for four additional one-year terms. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the total bid price for all items. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on December 10, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Portal. Required submission documents include a bid bond for 5 percent of the bid price, licenses, certificates of insurance, and a non-discrimination statement. The awarded contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount and adhere to strict monthly compliance reporting for Small and Minority Business Enterprise participation. Payment is structured as 90 percent of approved monthly costs, with a 10 percent retention held until final payment.