Christian County Board of Education - Grounds Care/Mowing for CCHS - 2026
Christian County School DistrictSchool · Hopkinsville, KY- Due
- Nov 10, 2026
- 3 days left
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jessica Darnell
- (270) 887-7000
The 30-second brief
The Christian County Board of Education invites sealed bids for grounds care, lawn mowing, trimming, weed eating, and bush hogging services at Christian County High School, located at 1 Tiger Way, Hopkinsville, KY. The contract encompasses approximately 25.93 acres across multiple mapped plots, requiring 25 to 30 mowings per season from the end of March through the middle of October. Services include field and lawn mowing, trimming around buildings and fences, weed eating, and spray applications for cracks and playground areas. Bids are due by November 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Vendors must provide proof of liability and property damage insurance of at least $250,000, Worker's Compensation coverage, a certified or cashier's check equal to 5 percent of the bid amount, and a 100% performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit upon award. The contract period runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Award will be made on the lowest cost.
Mowing fields, Mowing lawns, Trimming around buildings sidewalks fences trees and shrubs, Weed eating ditches and driveways, Trim spraying around fences and buildings, Spraying playground areas and cracks in drives parking lots and sidewalks, Bush hogging
Lowest cost
Bids like this start as pre-RFPs. Get the next ones early.
Get matched pre-RFPs freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
The Christian County Board of Education invites sealed bids for grounds care, lawn mowing, trimming, weed eating, and bush hogging services at Christian County High School, located at 1 Tiger Way, Hopkinsville, KY. The contract encompasses approximately 25.93 acres across multiple mapped plots, requiring 25 to 30 mowings per season from the end of March through the middle of October.
Services include field and lawn mowing, trimming around buildings and fences, weed eating, and spray applications for cracks and playground areas. Bids are due by November 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Vendors must provide proof of liability and property damage insurance of at least $250,000, Worker's Compensation coverage, a certified or cashier's check equal to 5 percent of the bid amount, and a 100% performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit upon award. The contract period runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Award will be made on the lowest cost.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest cost
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Mowing fields, Mowing lawns, Trimming around buildings sidewalks fences trees and shrubs, Weed eating ditches and driveways, Trim spraying around fences and buildings, Spraying playground areas and cracks in drives parking lots and sidewalks, Bush hogging
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
certified check or cashier's check, performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit, proof of insurance coverage, proof of Worker's Compensation insurance, Authentication of Bid Proposal and Statement of Non-Collusion and Non-Conflict of Interest, Required Sworn Statement Regarding Violation of Campaign Finance Law, Required Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Submit to
- Christian County Board of Education, P.O. Box 609, 200 Glass Ave., Hopkinsville, KY 42241-0609
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Hopkinsville, KY
- Reported agency
- Christian County Board of Education
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Christian County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 10, 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: Christian County Board of Education, P.O. Box 609, 200 Glass Ave., Hopkinsville, KY 42241-0609. For questions, contact Jessica Darnell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Christian County School District in KY, 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 Bid 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 Jessica Darnell at (270) 887-7000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mowing fields, Mowing lawns, Trimming around buildings sidewalks fences trees and shrubs, Weed eating ditches and driveways, Trim spraying around fences and buildings, Spraying playground areas and cracks in drives parking lots and sidewalks, Bush hogging. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Show 6 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest cost" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Christian County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Christian County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Christian County School District 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: certified check or cashier's check, performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit, proof of insurance coverage, proof of Worker's Compensation insurance, Authentication of Bid Proposal and Statemen. Review the full document from Christian County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hopkinsville, KY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.