City of Auburn Summer 2025 Landscape Maintenance I-85 Interchange Exit 57 Bid
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- Primary Contact
- Daniel Ballard · (334) 501-3000
- Duration
- 6 months
- Scope Location
- Auburn, AL
- Submission Address
- Finance Conference Room, Auburn, AL
SUMMARY
The City of Auburn is soliciting bids for landscape maintenance services at the I-85 Interchange at Exit 57 (Bent Creek Road). The scope of work includes bi-weekly mowing of grassed areas, edging of landscape beds, trimming/weed-eating around vertical objects, blowing pine straw, post-emergent herbicide application, and two annual longleaf pine straw applications. The contractor is also responsible for traffic control and litter collection/disposal during each service visit. This is a six-month contract term from April 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, intended to align with the City's fiscal calendar. Bidders must provide proof of automobile liability ($1M), general liability ($1M), and workers' compensation insurance ($500k). A bid bond or certified check in the amount of 5% of the bid (not to exceed $10,000) is required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and responsive bid
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Landscape maintenance, Mowing, Edging, Weed control, Pine straw application, Litter removal, Traffic control
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Bond, Proposal, Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, Insurance Certificates
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Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Auburn?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 13, 2025. 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: Finance Conference Room, Auburn, AL. For questions, contact Daniel Ballard.
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 responsible and responsive bid" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Auburn?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Auburn are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Auburn 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 6 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Bid Bond, Proposal, Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, Insurance Certificates. Review the full document from City of Auburn for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Auburn in AL, 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 Daniel Ballard at (334) 501-3000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Auburn, AL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Landscape maintenance, Mowing, Edging, Weed control, Pine straw application, Litter removal, Traffic control. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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