Mowing Services - Dpw Utilities Wastewater

Anne Arundel County has issued solicitation IFB26000128 for mowing services to support the Department of Public Works Utilities Wastewater. The contract covers landscape maintenance at specified wastewater and public properties within the county, with operations scheduled from April through November. Mowing is to occur twice monthly during normal business hours, and contractors must comply with all County access protocols, safety standards, and reporting requirements, including submission of weekly work schedules and confirmation of task completion. Service delivery is free on board (FOB) destination to various County locations primarily in Maryland, with all delivery and service costs to be included in the unit price. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price agreement with a bid submission deadline of December 23, 2025, and emphasizes electronic bid submissions through the County’s P.O.R.T. system. Award of the contract is based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, relying on factors such as bidder experience (minimum three years), capacity to perform with adequate equipment and personnel, satisfactory past performance with references, and compliance with pesticide and fertilizer documentation requirements. The solicitation requires a bid bond, affidavit, vendor information, proof of legal entity status, and good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation. No socioeconomic certifications or federal identifiers like UEI or CAGE codes are required. The contract includes special provisions such as confidentiality protections, restrictions on assignment, conflict of interest disclosures, drug- and alcohol-free workplace policies, and record retention for three years post-payment. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted at County facilities, with final approval contingent on conformance to specifications. Payment is processed electronically on net 30-day terms via ACH transfer, and the successful bidder may have the option to extend the contract for use by other public entities subject to agreement. While detailed quantities are not specified and total contract value is unavailable, unit prices are generally set at $16.00 per site, with flexibility in the scope and locations served as outlined in the solicitation.