Set-Aside Landscaping Services at Depot Campus

The University of Connecticut is soliciting bids from Connecticut certified set-aside firms to provide comprehensive landscaping services at its Depot Campus in Storrs. Covering approximately 94 acres, the contract focuses on maintaining both the aesthetic and functional quality of the grounds, ensuring that the campus is consistently well-kept and presentable. The contractor's responsibilities include weekly cleanup, mowing, and trimming of lawn areas, with specific attention to fence lines, walkways, pavement edges, building foundations, and the areas surrounding trees and shrubs. Grass clippings must be blown off all paved surfaces, and there are additional requirements for hedge trimming and the application of mulch at three designated buildings. The contract period runs from July 24, 2025, through September 16, 2025. All landscaping tasks are to be performed in accordance with the detailed specifications provided in the contract documents. Only Connecticut certified set-aside firms are eligible to submit proposals, fulfilling the state's inclusivity requirements for procurement. The scope, precise scheduling, and quality standards aim to ensure an attractive, safe, and well-maintained environment for the university community. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $300,000.