City of Frankfort 2027 Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance and Beautification IFB 26270001-85
City of FrankfortCity · Frankfort, KY- Due
- Dec 17, 2026
- 32 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Angie Disponette
- (502) 875-8500
The 30-second brief
The City of Frankfort Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Department is seeking bids for landscaping, grounds maintenance, and beautification services for the 2027 season. The scope of work encompasses five specific zones across Frankfort, KY, including downtown areas, corridors, parks, and entrance signs, requiring routine care, weed control, watering, fertilizing, pruning, trimming, mulch removal and replacement, litter removal, and hard surface cleaning. The contract requires an itemized recommended comprehensive care and maintenance plan along with separate itemized cost estimates for each of the five zones. Submission deadline is December 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must provide professional liability insurance, company background information, and a minimum of two client references.
Zone 1 (Downtown Core) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 2 (2nd Street Corridor / South Frankfort) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 3 (Wilkinson Blvd. Islands & Transit Center) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 4 (Holmes Street / Franklin Co. Farmers Market) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 5 (Entry Ways) landscaping and grounds maintenance
Experience with similar sized landscaping / beautification needs, Completeness, professionalism, and detail of the response, Costs for the bid, Understanding of the landscaping / beautification needs, References
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Summary
The City of Frankfort Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Department is seeking bids for landscaping, grounds maintenance, and beautification services for the 2027 season.
The scope of work encompasses five specific zones across Frankfort, KY, including downtown areas, corridors, parks, and entrance signs, requiring routine care, weed control, watering, fertilizing, pruning, trimming, mulch removal and replacement, litter removal, and hard surface cleaning. The contract requires an itemized recommended comprehensive care and maintenance plan along with separate itemized cost estimates for each of the five zones. Submission deadline is December 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must provide professional liability insurance, company background information, and a minimum of two client references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Experience with similar sized landscaping / beautification needs
- Completeness
- Professionalism
- Detail of the response
- Costs for the bid
- Understanding of the landscaping / beautification needs
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Zone 1 (Downtown Core) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 2 (2nd Street Corridor / South Frankfort) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 3 (Wilkinson Blvd. Islands & Transit Center) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 4 (Holmes Street / Franklin Co. Farmers Market) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 5 (Entry Ways) landscaping and grounds maintenance
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Certificate of Insurance
- Bid Proposal Form
- Letter of Submission
- Company background information
- Two public or private agency references
- Submit to
- Office of the Purchasing Division, City Hall, 315 West Second St., Frankfort, KY or via DemandStar
- Scope location
- Frankfort, KY
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Frankfort?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 17, 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: Office of the Purchasing Division, City Hall, 315 West Second St., Frankfort, KY or via DemandStar. For questions, contact Angie Disponette.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Frankfort 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 Angie Disponette at (502) 875-8500. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Zone 1 (Downtown Core) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 2 (2nd Street Corridor / South Frankfort) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 3 (Wilkinson Blvd. Islands & Transit Center) landscaping and grounds maintenance, Zone 4 (Holmes Street / Franklin Co. Farmers Market) landscaping and. 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: "Experience with similar sized landscaping / beautification needs, Completeness, professionalism, and detail of the response, Costs for the bid, Understanding of the landscaping / beautification needs,..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Frankfort?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Frankfort are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Frankfort regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 17, 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: Certificate of Insurance, Bid Proposal Form, Letter of Submission, Company background information, Two public or private agency references. Review the full document from City of Frankfort for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Frankfort, KY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
