Blount County - Lawn Care Services for Blount County Schools Regions All Regions - ITB 2027-0034 (2026)
Blount CountyCounty · Maryville, TN- Due
- Oct 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Michael Warner
- (865) 273-5748
The 30-second brief
The Blount County Government on behalf of the Blount County Board of Education is seeking contractors to provide lawn care services for all schools designated as Regions I through IV (all regions). These services will include scheduled campus mowing, trimming, edging, weed control, trash and debris removal, and other tasks as requested by the schools across various named school facilities. The contract period runs from November 16, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with options for up to four additional one-year renewal terms. Bids are due by October 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026, and mandatory site visits between October 12-15, 2026. Vendors must submit a 5% bid bond, proof of insurance, a detailed equipment list, staffing plan, W-9, and various affidavits including background check compliance, drug-free workplace, and non-collusion.
Per mow fee for Central Office; Per mow fee for Heritage Middle School; Per mow fee for Walland Elementary School; Per mow fee for Townsend Elementary School; Per mow fee for Prospect Elementary School; Per mow fee for Porter Elementary School; Per mow fee for Rockford Elementary School; Per mow fee for Eagleton Elementary School; Per mow fee for Eagleton College and Career Academy; Per mow fee for Friendsville Elementary School; Per mow fee for Middlesettlements Elementary School; Per mow fee for Mary Blount Elementary School; Per mow fee for Union Grove Elementary School; Per mow fee for Union Grove Middle School; Price per mow for Montvale Elementary School; Price per mow for Fairview Elementary School; Price per mow for Lanier Elementary School; Price per mow for Carpenters Elementary School; Price per mow for Carpenters Middle School
Price, experience, capability of vendor to perform the specified work
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Summary
The Blount County Government on behalf of the Blount County Board of Education is seeking contractors to provide lawn care services for all schools designated as Regions I through IV (all regions).
These services will include scheduled campus mowing, trimming, edging, weed control, trash and debris removal, and other tasks as requested by the schools across various named school facilities. The contract period runs from November 16, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with options for up to four additional one-year renewal terms. Bids are due by October 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026, and mandatory site visits between October 12-15, 2026. Vendors must submit a 5% bid bond, proof of insurance, a detailed equipment list, staffing plan, W-9, and various affidavits including background check compliance, drug-free workplace, and non-collusion.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Experience
- Capability of vendor to perform the specified work
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
19- Per mow fee for Central Office
- Per mow fee for Heritage Middle School
- Per mow fee for Walland Elementary School
- Per mow fee for Townsend Elementary School
- Per mow fee for Prospect Elementary School
- Per mow fee for Porter Elementary School
- Per mow fee for Rockford Elementary School
- Per mow fee for Eagleton Elementary School
- Per mow fee for Eagleton College and Career Academy
- Per mow fee for Friendsville Elementary School
- Per mow fee for Middlesettlements Elementary School
- Per mow fee for Mary Blount Elementary School
- Per mow fee for Union Grove Elementary School
- Per mow fee for Union Grove Middle School
- Price per mow for Montvale Elementary School
- Price per mow for Fairview Elementary School
- Price per mow for Lanier Elementary School
- Price per mow for Carpenters Elementary School
- Price per mow for Carpenters Middle School
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Bid Cover and Contractor License Information Page
- Background Check Compliance Form
- Blount County Debarment Form
- Business Tax & License Affidavit
- Byrd Anti-Lobbying Form
- Conflict of Interest Form
- Drug Free Workplace Affidavit
- Iran Divestment Act Certification
- Non-Collusion Form Affidavit
- W-9 Form
- Staffing Plan
- Contractor's Equipment List
- Bid Bond
- Submit to
- https://blounttn.ionwave.net/login.aspx
- Duration
- 8 months
- Scope location
- Maryville, TN
Questions about this ITB
How do I respond to this ITB from Blount County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://blounttn.ionwave.net/login.aspx. For questions, contact Michael Warner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including Blount County in TN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the ITB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Michael Warner at (865) 273-5748. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Per mow fee for Central Office; Per mow fee for Heritage Middle School; Per mow fee for Walland Elementary School; Per mow fee for Townsend Elementary School; Per mow fee for Prospect Elementary School; Per mow fee for Porter Elementary School; Per mow fee for Rockford Elementary School; Per mow fee. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, experience, capability of vendor to perform the specified work" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Blount County?
All active and historical solicitations from Blount County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Blount County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Cover and Contractor License Information Page, Background Check Compliance Form, Blount County Debarment Form, Business Tax & License Affidavit, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Form, Conflict of Interest Form,. Review the full document from Blount County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Maryville, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.