Request for Proposal (RFP) for Landscape Maintenance Services

Description

The City of Cayce (“City”) intends to select qualified contractors to perform Landscape Maintenance Services for the City. The work includes City-owned property and therefore must always be maintained to the highest quality standard. Contractor shall provide the labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the specified landscape maintenance services. The City is seeking contractors who can perform the following services:Mowing – All lawns are mowed 2-3 times per month from February to June and 1-2 times per month July to January.Weed-eating and edging – Both will be done every time mowing occurs.Weeding, trimming and deadheading flowers - Monthly/weekly site visits will maintain most areas; however, hedge-trimming and topiary work will occur on a quarterly basis with all debris removed from site. Crews will routinely hand weed highly visible areas and deadhead flowers weekly in seasonal flower displays and flower containers.Herbicide and fertilizers – All lawn and shrub fertilizers should be organic and applied 3 times annually. Herbicides will only be used in large, overgrown, or less public areas to gain control of invasive weeds.  Sprayed areas will be posted prior to application.Irrigation - Turn on and test all irrigation systems in May and winterize and turn off all systems in October.  Perform minor irrigation repair and adjustments as needed.