RFQ: Lewiston Landscaping

The Lewiston Landscaping contract, issued as RFQ 1080 by the State of Idaho, seeks comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Idaho Department of Labor’s Lewiston office. The scope includes general landscaping, debris removal, pruning, irrigation system monitoring, and snow and ice removal during winter, with services scheduled primarily during weekday hours and snow removal before 8:00 AM. The contract is structured for an initial one-year period, with four optional renewal years, and is estimated to range between $50,000 and $150,000 in total value. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based solely on the total cost submitted on the required pricing schedule, with no weighting or technical evaluation factors specified. All contractual obligations are governed by the State of Idaho’s standard terms and conditions, incorporated by reference along with attachments such as the scope of work, background information, and a sample contract. The contractor must meet personnel qualifications, including industry-standard training, OSHA-compliant PPE, and certification for chemical applications by a licensed Pesticide Applicator. Subcontracting requires prior approval, and the contractor remains liable for subcontractor performance. Performance monitoring involves weekly site inspections by the Idaho Department of Labor’s Office Manager or designee, with service discrepancies to be reported in writing within 24 hours. Payment is processed via monthly email invoicing, with detailed service records, and no specific federal or military packaging, preservation, or marking standards are mandated, aside from contractor personnel wearing identifiable uniforms. The proposal submission deadline is November 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MT, with all required forms uploaded electronically through the Idaho eProcurement System, and questions directed to the designated RFQ contact.