Martin County School District - Lawn Maintenance - RFP No. 5001-0-2627 (2026)
Martin County School DistrictSchool · Stuart, FL- Due
- Oct 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
The 30-second brief
The Martin County School District is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional lawn maintenance services, groundskeeping, and related products across district facilities, including elementary, middle, and high schools. The scope of work encompasses routine mowing, string trimming, edging, pruning of hedges and shrubs, weeding, fence-line maintenance, swale and retention pond area care, litter and debris removal, monthly irrigation system wet checks, and emergency or storm cleanup services. The contract term is effective from November 18, 2026 through November 18, 2028, with two (2) optional one-year renewal periods, backed by an estimated annual expenditure of $500,000. Proposals are due electronically via DemandStar or email no later than 2:00 PM on October 7, 2026, preceded by a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 14, 2026, and a question deadline of September 21, 2026. Bidders must provide bid security of 5% of the maximum bid price, maintain specified insurance limits including CGL and workers' compensation, and submit required compliance forms such as drug-free workplace and public entity crime statements.
Executive summary (45), Cost (40), References (20)
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Summary
The Martin County School District is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional lawn maintenance services, groundskeeping, and related products across district facilities, including elementary, middle, and high schools.
The scope of work encompasses routine mowing, string trimming, edging, pruning of hedges and shrubs, weeding, fence-line maintenance, swale and retention pond area care, litter and debris removal, monthly irrigation system wet checks, and emergency or storm cleanup services. The contract term is effective from November 18, 2026 through November 18, 2028, with two (2) optional one-year renewal periods, backed by an estimated annual expenditure of $500,000. Proposals are due electronically via DemandStar or email no later than 2:00 PM on October 7, 2026, preceded by a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 14, 2026, and a question deadline of September 21, 2026. Bidders must provide bid security of 5% of the maximum bid price, maintain specified insurance limits including CGL and workers' compensation, and submit required compliance forms such as drug-free workplace and public entity crime statements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Cover Page Checklist/Bid Form, Bid Form/Schedule/Bid Submittal Certification, Bidder's Qualification Statement, Subcontractor List, References, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Conflict of Interest, Drug Free Workplace Form, Public Entity Crime Statement, Proof of Insurance, Licenses, Proof that firm is registered with the Florida Division of Corporations and Business Tax Receipt, Human Trafficking Affidavit, Statement of No Bid, Price Sheet
- Submit to
- www.DemandStar.com or [email protected]
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Stuart, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Martin County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 7, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: www.DemandStar.com or [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Martin County School District in FL, 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 RFP 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.
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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: "Executive summary (45), Cost (40), References (20)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Martin County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Martin County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Martin 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 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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 Page Checklist/Bid Form, Bid Form/Schedule/Bid Submittal Certification, Bidder's Qualification Statement, Subcontractor List, References, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Conflict of Interest, Drug. Review the full document from Martin 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: Stuart, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.