Grounds maintenance services at four boat landings at Smith Mountain

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is soliciting bids for grounds maintenance services at four boat landings at Smith Mountain Lake: Hardy Ford, Hales Ford, Oak Grove, and Scruggs. The period of performance runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, and is renewable. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials. In-season maintenance from April to October requires weekly mowing to a height of 2 to 6 inches, string trimming around buildings and fixed items, and the removal of litter and debris. Out-of-season maintenance from January to March and November to December consists of weekly litter and debris removal. Additionally, the contractor must supply and deposit mulch in the filtration area at the Oak Grove site once annually during the spring. This solicitation is a Quick Quote set aside with award priority for DSBSD-certified micro businesses and small businesses, including certified women-owned and minority-owned businesses. Award is based on a tiered preference system favoring the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within these certifications, provided the price is fair and reasonable. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via eVA and certify that they have inspected the job sites. The contract includes strict compliance requirements regarding non-discrimination, drug-free workplace standards for contracts over 10,000 dollars, and adherence to the Commonwealth of Virginia Vendors Manual. Payment for valid invoices exceeding 5,000 dollars will be made within 30 days of performance and receipt of a valid invoice.