RFQ FOR: Landscaping Services at various City buildings

The City of Brockton is seeking proposals for FY2026 landscaping services at multiple municipal buildings, with work scheduled from September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on a lowest-price, responsible, and responsive bid, with the primary evaluation criterion being the total hourly rate for on-call landscaping services during standard weekday hours. Vendors must submit a quote for 100 hours of work at their proposed hourly rate, along with rates for nights, weekends, and holidays, which are capped at 1.5 times the standard rate. The scope includes mulching, weeding, mowing, pruning, hardscape maintenance, and grass seeding, with all labor, materials, and equipment supplied by the contractor. The contract emphasizes compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws, OSHA training requirements (minimum 10 hours for all employees), and the provision of insurance certificates and a payment bond for contracts exceeding $25,000. Key contractual requirements include adherence to prevailing wage regulations with certified payroll submissions prior to invoicing, submission of original supplier invoices for materials with a 10% overhead cap, and the provision of a 50% payment bond for larger awards. The contractor must respond to service calls within one business day and perform all work in accordance with applicable laws and city ordinances. The RFQ documents specify that all addenda issued must be acknowledged in the proposal, and the deadline for submission is August 20, 2025, via email to the City’s Building Department. The contract emphasizes transparency, compliance, and experience, requiring vendors to demonstrate at least five years of relevant municipal or similar project experience and provide references. No explicit packaging, shipping, or marking requirements are specified, and the contract does not include federal FAR clauses but is governed by Massachusetts state laws and city procurement policies.