Richmond Community Schools - Lawn Mowing Services Invitation to Bid - 2026
Richmond Community SchoolsSchool · Richmond, MI- Due
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Tammie Schadd
- (586) 727-3565
The 30-second brief
Richmond Community Schools seeks bids for campus-wide lawn mowing services, landscaping, trimming, edging, blowing, weed prevention, fertilizer, aeration, dethatching, and spring/fall clean-up for the period of December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2028. Work covers multiple district locations including Richmond High School, Richmond Middle School, Will L. Lee Elementary School, and the Transportation and Bus Yard located in Richmond, Michigan. Sealed bids are due by 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, to the Richmond Community Schools Board of Education & Administrative Office. An optional pre-bid walkthrough will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bidders must submit an Intent to Respond via email by noon on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Worker compensation and auto insurance ($1,000,000 single occurrence) are required.
Campus-wide Lawn Service, Flower/Tree Bed Mulch, Aeration, Dethatching, Fertilization, Fall Clean-up, Spring Clean-up, Additional Garbage Pick-up, Certified Elementary Playground Mulch Material Cost, Total Labor to Install Certified Elementary Playground Mulch
Objective or subjective reason based on the best interest of the District
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Summary
Richmond Community Schools seeks bids for campus-wide lawn mowing services, landscaping, trimming, edging, blowing, weed prevention, fertilizer, aeration, dethatching, and spring/fall clean-up for the period of December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2028.
Work covers multiple district locations including Richmond High School, Richmond Middle School, Will L. Lee Elementary School, and the Transportation and Bus Yard located in Richmond, Michigan. Sealed bids are due by 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, to the Richmond Community Schools Board of Education & Administrative Office. An optional pre-bid walkthrough will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bidders must submit an Intent to Respond via email by noon on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Worker compensation and auto insurance ($1,000,000 single occurrence) are required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Objective or subjective reason based on the best interest of the District
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Campus-wide Lawn Service
- Flower/Tree Bed Mulch
- Aeration
- Dethatching
- Fertilization
- Fall Clean-up
- Spring Clean-up
- Additional Garbage Pick-up
- Certified Elementary Playground Mulch Material Cost
- Total Labor to Install Certified Elementary Playground Mulch
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Worker Compensation insurance
- Auto insurance
- List of equipment owned or leased
- List of drivers
- References
- Specifications of weed prevention chemicals
- Vendor Information and Bid Sheet (Attachment 2)
- Disclosure Statement - Familial Relationship
- Affidavit of Compliance - Iran Economic Sanctions Act
- Intent to Respond Form
- Submit to
- Richmond Community Schools Board of Education & Administrative Office, 35276 Division, Richmond, Michigan 48062
- Scope location
- Richmond, MI
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Richmond Community Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 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: Richmond Community Schools Board of Education & Administrative Office, 35276 Division, Richmond, Michigan 48062. For questions, contact Tammie Schadd.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Richmond Community Schools in MI, 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 Tammie Schadd at (586) 727-3565. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Campus-wide Lawn Service, Flower/Tree Bed Mulch, Aeration, Dethatching, Fertilization, Fall Clean-up, Spring Clean-up, Additional Garbage Pick-up, Certified Elementary Playground Mulch Material Cost, Total Labor to Install Certified Elementary Playground Mulch. 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: "Objective or subjective reason based on the best interest of the District" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Richmond Community Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Richmond Community Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Richmond Community Schools 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 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: Worker Compensation insurance, auto insurance, list of equipment owned or leased, list of drivers, references, specifications of weed prevention chemicals, Vendor Information and Bid Sheet (Attachment. Review the full document from Richmond Community Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Richmond, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.