Outsourced Landscaping Services for Casa Grande Union High School District

Casa Grande Union High School District #82, located in Arizona, has issued Solicitation Number 26-003-31 to procure outsourced landscaping services for its high schools. The contract aims to provide comprehensive landscaping maintenance and related services, including mowing, weed control, debris removal, irrigation repairs, and storm clean-up across multiple campus locations such as Casa Grande Union High School, Vista Grande High School, and PACE High School. The contract term is for one year, with the option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods. Pricing information is not provided in the solicitation, but services are funded under the District’s Maintenance & Operations budget. Offers must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal by January 6, 2026, and the award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criterion, selecting the lowest priced bid among those meeting all technical and compliance requirements. The contractor is required to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to consistently maintain the grounds in a safe, attractive, and functional condition while adhering to scheduling requirements that avoid disruption to school activities. Response times for emergency and routine work orders are specified, and strict standards on quality, safety, and contractor conduct apply. Compliance with federal and Arizona state laws is mandatory, including fingerprint clearance for personnel working regularly on school sites, E-Verify participation, and prohibitions on forced labor, offshore performance, and employment of registered sex offenders on District premises during school hours. The District retains inspection and acceptance authority for all services, with contractual provisions allowing termination for convenience, non-performance, or violation of ethical and legal requirements. Required certifications include drug-free workplace adherence, non-collusion affidavits, and forced labor disclaimers, with a strong emphasis on documenting subcontractors, insurance, and solicitation forms. The solicitation incorporates localized contract clauses outlining warranty, contract amendments, liability, and risk, alongside procedural instructions mandating detailed, legible, electronic submissions with no allowance for paper or fax bids. The contract also limits subcontracting and requires prior District approval for any delegation of responsibilities, ensuring tight control over contract execution and compliance.