RFB-758-2700000198-1 | Central State Hospital Mowing and Landscaping

Solicitation RFB-758-2700000198-1 is a request for bids to provide mowing and landscaping services for Central State Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. The scope of work involves the maintenance of approximately 47 acres of grounds, requiring the contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment. The contract is structured as a Master Agreement with an initial one-year term starting March 1, 2027, and includes four optional one-year renewal periods. Bids are to be based on a service year and billed in equal amounts over ten months of service. The Commonwealth of Kentucky will award the contract based on a best-value ranking approach. Evaluation is primarily driven by price, with 100 available points awarded to the lowest bidder, while experience is treated as a pass/fail criterion requiring a minimum of five years of experience within the United States. Bidders must submit responses electronically by November 30, 2026, and must adhere to strict compliance standards, including OSHA safety regulations, Kentucky tax and workers' compensation requirements, and various state boycott and lobbying prohibitions. Payment is processed within 30 working days following the receipt of a detailed invoice and acceptance of services.