Washington landscape

The City of Houston is soliciting a contractor for a one-year landscape maintenance contract at the Washington/Westcott Roundabout and adjacent monument signs, located approximately at 6012 Washington Ave, Houston, TX. The scope of work includes routine mowing, edging, trimming, weed and ant control, seasonal fertilization, and tree pruning. Key requirements include the use of a licensed irrigator for annual irrigation zone audits and the submission of before-and-after photographs to document completed work. The contractor is responsible for all necessary permits, including sidewalk and lane closure permits, and must provide a one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials. The contract will be awarded to a responsive and responsible bidder based on the overall low net bid, with a preference given to local businesses under the Hire Houston First policy. Local businesses may be awarded the contract if their bid is the lowest or within 3% to 5% of the lowest bid, depending on the total procurement value. Bidders must certify compliance with various Texas Government Code requirements, including anti-boycott laws and human trafficking zero-tolerance policies. Payment is processed monthly, with terms set at thirty days following the City's approval of the invoice or acceptance of services.