Watford City Grass Maintenance Services - Highway Right of Way and Schafer Cemetery RFQ 2026
City of WatfordCity · Watford City, ND- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Jason Faller
- (701) 444-2533
The 30-second brief
City of Watford City seeks qualified contractors for grass maintenance services for the 2027-29 season covering Watford City Highway Right of Way and Schafer Cemetery. The work includes mowing, trimming around trees, markers, headstones, and signs, maintaining specific grass heights (2-4 inches at the cemetery, 4-9 inches in the 10-foot highway right-of-way strip), as well as mowing non-compliant private properties and city-owned lots with before-and-after photos. Responses are due by November 20, 2026, at 12:00 NOON CT. Evaluation criteria include past performance (15%), professional personnel (10%), time and budget requirements (10%), location (5%), workloads (15%), related experience (15%), recent/current agency work (15%), and project understanding/approach (15%).
Past performance (15%), Ability of professional personnel (10%), Willingness to meet time and budget requirements (10%), Location (5%), Recent, current, and projected workloads of the persons and/or firms (15%), Related experience on similar projects (15%), Recent and current work for the agency (15%), Project understanding, issues, and approach (15%)
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Summary
City of Watford City seeks qualified contractors for grass maintenance services for the 2027-29 season covering Watford City Highway Right of Way and Schafer Cemetery.
The work includes mowing, trimming around trees, markers, headstones, and signs, maintaining specific grass heights (2-4 inches at the cemetery, 4-9 inches in the 10-foot highway right-of-way strip), as well as mowing non-compliant private properties and city-owned lots with before-and-after photos. Responses are due by November 20, 2026, at 12:00 NOON CT. Evaluation criteria include past performance (15%), professional personnel (10%), time and budget requirements (10%), location (5%), workloads (15%), related experience (15%), recent/current agency work (15%), and project understanding/approach (15%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Submit to
- Watford City Superintendent of Public Works, PO Box 494, Watford City, ND 58854 (4 printed copies and 1 electronic copy)
- Scope location
- Watford City, ND
- Reported agency
- City of Watford City
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Watford?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: Watford City Superintendent of Public Works, PO Box 494, Watford City, ND 58854 (4 printed copies and 1 electronic copy). For questions, contact Jason Faller.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Watford in ND, 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 RFQ 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 Jason Faller at (701) 444-2533. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Past performance (15%), Ability of professional personnel (10%), Willingness to meet time and budget requirements (10%), Location (5%), Recent, current, and projected workloads of the persons and/or f..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Watford?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 20, 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 RFQ?
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. Review the full document from City of Watford for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Watford City, ND. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.