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George Mason University is soliciting proposals under RFP GMU-KS0811-26 to establish a contract for comprehensive landscape maintenance services across multiple Virginia locations, including the Fairfax, Arlington, Science and Technology (SciTech), Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation (SMSC), Potomac Science Center, and Point of View campuses. The contract features a 12-month base term beginning March 1, 2027, with six renewal options. Services are performance-based and must adhere to APPA Grounds Level 2 High-Level Maintenance standards. The scope of work encompasses turf maintenance, plant pruning, mulching, weed control, and daily leaf removal during October, November, and December. Contractors must implement an Integrated Pest Management program and strictly comply with Virginia Nutrient Management Plans and Storm Water MS4 Program guidelines.
Qualified vendors must provide personnel with VA Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Applicator Certificates in Categories 3a and 3b and registration as Certified Fertilizer Applicators. Proposals are evaluated based on a 100-point scale, considering technical capabilities and price, though price is not the sole determining factor. Required submissions include a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, a QA/QC plan, and adherence to Virginia minimum wage laws. The contract is governed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Purchasing Manual for Institutions of Higher Education, and the selected provider must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal by September 25, 2026.
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GMU seeks landscape maintenance services for multiple campuses starting March 1, 2027.
HighAI Summary for Arlington Campus Landscape Map 2026: A landscaping map for the Arlington Campus dated 8/28/2026, identifying specific buildings (Vernon Smith Hall, Van Metre Hall) and designating 3.37 acres of contractor landscaping areas.
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HighAI Summary for Attachment A - Small Business Subcontracting Plan: Attachment A: Small Business Subcontracting Plan, to be completed by the offeror and submitted with the proposal. The form requires the offeror to indicate whether subcontractors will be used or all work will be performed in-house, and to identify any subcontracted portions of the contract. It includes Section A for DSBSD small/micro business certification details and Section B for listing up to five subcontractors, including company and contact information, certification status, value percentage or dollar amount for the initial term, and description of work. The document states that proposed participation will become part of the contract and is required for responsiveness.
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HighAI Summary for ATTACHMENT C Pricing Schedule - GMU-KS0811-26: Attachment C pricing schedule for RFP GMU-KS0811-26. Sheet 1 covers FFP pricing for campus-based services at Fairfax, Arlington, Science and Technology (Prince William), Point of View, Potomac Science Center, and Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation, with monthly and annual totals for Period 1 and instructions for completing required cells. Sheet 2 provides IDIQ/T&M labor rate categories for as-needed services outside the FFP base scope, including labor descriptions, units, and notes that offerors may no-bid or add categories. The schedule references RFP instructions and Virginia minimum wage requirements.
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HighAI Summary for Attachment D - APPA Grounds Levels of Service: Attachment D provides APPA Grounds service levels and maintenance standards for grounds care. It outlines Level 1 state-of-the-art maintenance and begins Level 2 high-level maintenance, covering turf care, fertilizer, irrigation, litter control, pruning, disease and insect control, snow removal, surfaces, repairs, inspections, and floral plantings. The document includes detailed performance expectations such as mowing frequency, fertilization, irrigation timing, snow removal timing, surface cleaning, and inspection intervals.
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HighAI Summary for Code of Virginia § 40.1-28.10 Minimum Wages: Excerpt of the Code of Virginia, Title 40.1, § 40.1-28.10, governing minimum wages. It sets Virginia minimum wage requirements over time, including rates effective from May 1, 2021 and annual increases beginning in 2026 through 2029, plus an inflation-based adjustment process thereafter. Dated 8/24/2016 in the file, with historical citations included.
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HighAI Summary for Fairfax Campus Landscape Map 2026: A landscaping map and legend for the Fairfax Campus dated 8/27/2026. The document provides spatial annotations for buildings, student townhouses, and lodges, along with a color-coded legend identifying turf, grass, shrubs, and outdoor seating areas.
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HighAI Summary for George Mason University Athletic Fields Nutrient Management Plan: Nutrient Management Plan for George Mason University Athletic Fields, dated August 14, 2024, prepared by Bowman for review and approval by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. The document covers approximately 37 acres at 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, and includes a three-year plan period from 8/14/2024 to 8/14/2027. It provides compliance statements, site description, stormwater and soil considerations, fertilization season guidance, sampling methods, application limits, and references/appendices for turf nutrient management.
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HighAI Summary for George Mason University Fairfax Campus Nutrient Management Plan 2024: A Nutrient Management Plan prepared by Bowman for George Mason University's Fairfax Campus, dated August 14, 2024. The document outlines compliance with Virginia Nutrient Management Standards and Criteria for approximately 335.5 acres of turfgrass. It includes soil sampling methods, fertilization windows (February 27 to December 6), application restrictions to protect stormwater systems and wetlands, and a three-year effective period ending August 14, 2027.
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HighAI Summary for George Mason University Fairfax Campus Nutrient Management Plan (8/14/2024): Nutrient Management Plan for George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus, dated August 14, 2024, prepared by Bowman for review and approval by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. The document states compliance with Virginia Nutrient Management Standards and Criteria (revised July 2014) and covers approximately 335.5 acres of turf and application areas. It includes site location details, watershed and soils information, fertilization season guidance, soil sampling and testing procedures, application restrictions, plan effective dates, and maintenance/recordkeeping requirements for nutrient applications.
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HighAI Summary for George Mason University - Point of View Landscape Map 2026: A landscape map dated August 28, 2026, for George Mason University, detailing 4.39 acres of contractor landscaping at 7301 Old Spring Dr, including bio-beds, buildings, and treelines.
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HighAI Summary for George Mason University Point of View Nutrient Management Plan: August 14, 2024 Nutrient Management Plan for George Mason University’s Point of View property in Lorton, Virginia, prepared by Bowman for review and approval by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. The document covers a 2.61-acre turfgrass site, states compliance with Virginia Nutrient Management Standards and Criteria (revised July 2014), and establishes a three-year plan period from 8/14/2024 to 8/14/2027. It includes site location and drainage information, soil sampling methods, fertilization season guidance, application restrictions, and references/appendices for soil test results and fertilizer logs.
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HighAI Summary for George Mason University Potomac Science Center Nutrient Management Plan: Nutrient Management Plan for George Mason University’s Potomac Science Center in Woodbridge, Virginia, dated August 14, 2024. Prepared by Bowman for review/approval, it states compliance with Virginia nutrient management standards and covers a 5.72-acre turf area. The document includes site location and watershed information, soil and stormwater descriptions, fertilization season guidance, soil sampling methods, nutrient application restrictions, management conditions, and references/appendices.
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HighAI Summary for George Mason University Science and Technology Campus Nutrient Management Plan: Dated August 14, 2024, this document is a Nutrient Management Plan prepared by Bowman for George Mason University’s Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, Virginia. It provides compliance language, site description, soils and drainage information, soil sampling narrative, fertilization season guidance, application restrictions, and plan administration details for a three-year effective period. The plan is intended for review and approval by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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HighAI Summary for GMU-KS0811-26 Landscape Maintenance Services RFP: Request for Proposals GMU-KS0811-26, issued August 25, 2026, by George Mason University for landscape maintenance services. The solicitation seeks competitive proposals for comprehensive maintenance at multiple campuses/facilities, with a proposal due date of September 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. It includes submission instructions, question deadlines, optional pre-proposal conference/site visits, evaluation and award information, and required attachments such as the small business subcontracting plan, standard contract, pricing schedule, pesticide and fertilizer certifications, and service plan documents.
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HighAI Summary for GMU-KS0811-26 Pricing Schedule: Revised Attachment F Pricing Schedule for solicitation GMU-KS0811-26. The document contains a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) pricing table for multiple campuses (Fairfax, Arlington, Sci-Tech, Point of View, Potomac Science Center, and SMSC) for the period 03/01/2027 - 02/29/2028, as well as an IDIQ/T&M labor rate schedule for landscaping and maintenance personnel.
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HighAI Summary for GMU-KS0811-26 RFP Landscape Maintenance Services: Request for Proposals GMU-KS0811-26 issued by George Mason University to secure comprehensive landscape maintenance services for multiple campuses/facilities, including Fairfax, Arlington, SciTech/Prince William, SMSC/Front Royal, Potomac Science Center, and Point of View. The document includes proposal submission requirements, communication rules, optional pre-proposal conference and site visit dates, proposal due date of September 25, 2026, evaluation and award information, and required attachments such as the small business subcontracting plan, standard contract, pricing schedule, wage attachment, and campus landscape maps.
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HighAI Summary for GMU Point of View - Nutrient Management Plan 2024: A Nutrient Management Plan prepared by Bowman for George Mason University's Point of View site in Lorton, Virginia, dated August 14, 2024. The document outlines compliance with Virginia Nutrient Management Standards and Criteria for approximately 2.61 acres of turfgrass, including soil sampling methods, fertilization windows, and application constraints to protect the Occoquan River-Belmont Bay watershed.
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HighAI Summary for GMU Potomac Science Center Nutrient Management Plan 2024: A Nutrient Management Plan prepared by Bowman for George Mason University's Potomac Science Center in Woodbridge, VA, dated August 14, 2024. The document outlines compliance with Virginia Nutrient Management Standards and Criteria for approximately 5.72 acres of turfgrass, including soil sampling results, fertilization windows, and application constraints to protect the Occoquan River-Belmont Bay watershed.
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HighAI Summary for GMU Science and Technology Campus Nutrient Management Plan: A Nutrient Management Plan prepared by Bowman for George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, VA, dated August 14, 2024. The document outlines fertilization standards and criteria for approximately 25.5 acres of turfgrass to ensure compliance with Virginia regulations (43VAC50-85). It includes soil sampling results, site descriptions, drainage analysis, and specific fertilization windows for cool-season grasses.
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HighAI Summary for Potomac Science Center Landscape Map 2026: A landscaping map for the Potomac Science Center located at 650 Mason Ferry Avenue, dated 8/28/2026. The document identifies contractor landscaping areas covering 3.09 acres and includes spatial references for buildings and the parking garage.
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HighAI Summary for RFP # GMU-KS0811-26 Addendum No. 1 - Landscape Maintenance Services: RFP Addendum No. 1 issued September 14, 2026, for George Mason University's Landscape Maintenance Services. This document provides critical clarifications on floral rotation locations, corrects the contract period to 12 months in the Pricing Schedule (Attachment F), and provides revised Campus Landscape Maps (Attachment I). It also includes a detailed Q&A section addressing specific site boundaries at the Potomac Science Center and Point of View facilities, living wall maintenance, and leaf removal expectations.
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HighAI Summary for SciTech Campus Landscape Map 2026: A landscaping plan and map for the Science and Technology Campus, created by George Mason University's Landscape Architecture Program. The document includes a legend for hardscape, lawn, trees, water features, and structures, along with specific campus annotations and technical scale/orientation data.
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HighAI Summary for SMSC Landscaping Map 2026: A landscaping map for the SMSC Campus dated September 1, 2026, identifying SMSC buildings, GMU buildings, and three acres of landscaping areas.
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LowAI Summary for Arlington Campus Landscape Map 2021: Landscape map for the Arlington Campus dated 2021. The document appears to identify landscape locations and quantities such as flower beds, trees, contractor landscaping area, and tree lines, with acreage/footage references. It is primarily a site map/reference file rather than a procurement solicitation or contract document.
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LowAI Summary for Attachment B – Standard Contract: Standard contract for George Mason University’s landscape maintenance services. The document sets out the contract parties, effective date, scope of work, term (one year from March 1, 2027 with six renewal options), price schedule placeholder, administration, payment terms, contract document precedence, cooperative procurement participation, governing rules, and standard terms and conditions. It references RFP No. GMU-KS0811-26 and includes attached negotiation responses and the contractor proposal as part of the contract documents.
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LowAI Summary for Attachment I - Fairfax Campus Landscape Map 2021: Landscape map for GMU Fairfax Campus dated 11/5/2021. Shows mowing area boundaries and acreage allocations by responsibility (GMU Grounds, Facilities Management, Athletics, Recreation, Sustainability, and contracted FM areas), along with controller level acreage, legend items, building annotations, and map scale/orientation. This appears to be an attachment supporting campus landscaping service planning rather than a solicitation or contract award.
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LowAI Summary for SciTech Campus Landscape Map 2021: Attachment I, titled SciTech Campus Landscape Map 2021, appears to be a simple location table listing campus sites and the number of people for each location, including Hylton Performing Arts, Freedom Aquatic Center, Life Sciences Lab (Biology), Discovery City, Colgan Pumping Station, and PW Physical Plant Module. No solicitation, award, contract, or amendment language is present.
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ALL QUESTIONS AND OFFERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH BONFIRE: The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals to establish a contract through competitive negotiations with one or more qualified vendors to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services at the Fairfax, Arlington, Price William (SciTech), Front Royal (SMSC), Potomac Science Center, and Point of View campuses/facilities for the Facilities Department of George Mason University. George Mason University (herein after referred to as “George Mason,” “Mason,” “GMU”, or “University”) is a public institution of higher education and agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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