IFB 53-26-SKL Grounds Maintenance For Fire Stations

The City of Portsmouth, Virginia, is soliciting bids for grounds maintenance services at its fire stations under solicitation number IFB-123480, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026. This solicitation, posted on June 30, 2026, is intended for vendors to provide comprehensive landscape and outdoor maintenance services specifically for fire station properties within the city. The work will be performed at multiple fire station locations across Portsmouth, Virginia, and requires consistent, high-quality upkeep of turf, vegetation, walkways, and other exterior grounds areas to ensure safety, aesthetics, and operational readiness. Proposals must be submitted before the closing time on the deadline date and should demonstrate experience in municipal grounds care, availability to respond to urgent maintenance needs, and compliance with local environmental and operational standards. The point of contact for inquiries is Susan Kenney Lambert, reachable by phone at 757-393-8858 or email at lamberts@portsmouthva.gov. Interested parties can access additional details and submission instructions through the vendor portal linked in the solicitation. This contract falls under SLED government procurement and does not specify a set-aside designation or NAICS code, indicating it is open to qualified general contractors without restrictions based on business size or classification. Bidders are expected to provide detailed service plans, staffing capabilities, equipment availability, and pricing structures that reflect reliability, efficiency, and adherence to municipal expectations for facility maintenance.