Sherwood School District 88J - Landscape Maintenance Services - RFP 26-0001 (2027-2029)
Sherwood School District 88JSchool · Sherwood, OR- Due
- Oct 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Brady Strutz
- (503) 825-5055
The 30-second brief
Sherwood School District 88J is seeking competitive proposals for Landscape Maintenance Services across district properties for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 calendar years, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms through 2031. The scope of work encompasses routine and seasonal grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, fertilization, weed control, walkway blowing, aeration, seeding, pre-emergent herbicide application, perimeter herbicide spraying, leaf removal, shrub pruning, barkdust placement, and tree pruning up to 12 feet. Services will be performed at Archer Glen Elementary School, Hawks View Elementary School, Middleton Elementary School, Ridges Elementary School, Sherwood Middle School, Sherwood High School, Hopkins District Office, Cipole Maintenance Facilities in Tualatin, and the Old District Office. The submission deadline is October 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with questions due by October 12, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via email only to [email protected]. Required qualifications include an active Oregon Landscape Contracting Business license and ODA Commercial Pesticide Applicator licenses for chemical applications complying with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) standards.
Mowing, Edging, Fertilization, Weed control, Walkway blowing, Aeration and seed, Pre-emergent application, Herbicide spray perimeters, Leaf removal, Prune shrubs, Barkdust, Tree pruning
Insurance Requirement (Pass/Fail), Experience and Qualifications (10), Staffing and Key Personnel (15), Approach and Operations (25), References (25), Price Schedule (20), Quality of Proposal (5)
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Summary
Sherwood School District 88J is seeking competitive proposals for Landscape Maintenance Services across district properties for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 calendar years, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms through 2031.
The scope of work encompasses routine and seasonal grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, fertilization, weed control, walkway blowing, aeration, seeding, pre-emergent herbicide application, perimeter herbicide spraying, leaf removal, shrub pruning, barkdust placement, and tree pruning up to 12 feet. Services will be performed at Archer Glen Elementary School, Hawks View Elementary School, Middleton Elementary School, Ridges Elementary School, Sherwood Middle School, Sherwood High School, Hopkins District Office, Cipole Maintenance Facilities in Tualatin, and the Old District Office. The submission deadline is October 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with questions due by October 12, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via email only to [email protected]. Required qualifications include an active Oregon Landscape Contracting Business license and ODA Commercial Pesticide Applicator licenses for chemical applications complying with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) standards.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Mowing
- Edging
- Fertilization
- Weed control
- Walkway blowing
- Aeration and seed
- Pre-emergent application
- Herbicide spray perimeters
- Leaf removal
- Prune shrubs
- Barkdust
- Tree pruning
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Proposer Certification (Attachment A)
- Independent Contractor Certification (Attachment B)
- Affidavit of Non-Collusion / Compliance with Tax Laws (Attachment C)
- Non-Conflict of Interest Certification (Attachment D)
- Proposer Responsibility Form (Attachment E)
- Proposer Reference Forms (Attachment F)
- Price Schedule (Attachment G)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Sherwood, OR
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Sherwood School District 88J?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 19, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brady Strutz.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Sherwood School District 88J in OR, 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.
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 Brady Strutz at (503) 825-5055. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mowing, Edging, Fertilization, Weed control, Walkway blowing, Aeration and seed, Pre-emergent application, Herbicide spray perimeters, Leaf removal, Prune shrubs, Barkdust, Tree pruning. 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: "Insurance Requirement (Pass/Fail), Experience and Qualifications (10), Staffing and Key Personnel (15), Approach and Operations (25), References (25), Price Schedule (20), Quality of Proposal (5)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Sherwood School District 88J?
All active and historical solicitations from Sherwood School District 88J are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Sherwood School District 88J 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 3 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: Proposer Certification (Attachment A), Independent Contractor Certification (Attachment B), Affidavit of Non-Collusion / Compliance with Tax Laws (Attachment C), Non-Conflict of Interest Certification. Review the full document from Sherwood School District 88J for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sherwood, OR. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.