Lawn & Grounds Maintenance

Rockingham Community College is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for professional lawn, landscaping, and grounds maintenance services for its main campus, covering approximately 263 acres, and its Emergency Services Training Center, covering approximately 9 acres. The scope of work includes weekly mowing, edging, debris removal, parking lot cleaning, and tree clearance, performed over a nine-month service period excluding December, January, and February. The contract is for an initial term of three years starting November 1, 2026, with the college holding the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The total contract value is estimated up to 1,000,000.00 dollars. Qualified vendors must be North Carolina registered in good standing, hold a valid NC Registered Landscape Contractor license, and possess a current NC Pesticide Applicator License. Proposals are due electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal by October 16, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. ET. Award selection is based on the best value to the college, with technical criteria accounting for 80 points across vendor experience, references, project organization, and technical approach, while cost accounts for the remaining 20 points. Selected vendors must provide a designated contract manager and adhere to strict insurance requirements, including workers compensation and full liability for property damages.