National Guard - Landscaping Services

The State of Nevada, Office of the Military, is seeking bids/proposals from qualified contractors to provide landscaping duties at various locations on an "as-needed" basis. The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to effectively and efficiently fulfill all the requirements of the contract.

The State of Nevada Purchasing Division, on behalf of Nevada Office of the Military (NOM), Nevada Department of Adjutant General and National Guard (ADG) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide Landscaping Services for the State of Nevada.

The scope covers all building perimeters, breezeways, courtyards, drive aisles, parking lots, and planters. Contractor is reasonable for all cut/trim/clean up removal of any landscaping be properly disposed of all materials from the property. Contractor will work with Facility Maintenance to schedule activities and report and work zones.

Required Services

Turf & Lawn Care:

• Mowing, edging, trimming, aerating, fertilizing, and turf replacement.
• Weed abatement. Applying pre-emergent.

Plant & Tree Care:

• Tree pruning, special tree maintenance, weed removal, and plant bed upkeep.
• Install new plants/trees/bushes when needed.
• Compact soil to finish grade when needed.

Debris Removal:

- Weed removal, clearing trash, clippings, and debris from all work areas.

Irrigation:

• Fix or install values and drip lines when needed.
• Fix or replace lawn sprinklers when needed.
• Remove/Install valve boxes when needed.
• Remove/Install sprinkler timers when needed.

Rock & DG:

• Place/Replenish rock in areas when needed.
• Place/Replenish DG in areas when needed.

Any landscaping needs that properties are in need of during the time of contract service.

Documentation Requirements

At the completion of the project, Contractor will need to submit owner manuals, and any other literature obtained during the course of the project that might be of value to the long-term care and maintenance of this project. All documentation must be turned in to the Facility Supervisor or Facility Manager prior to receiving a Substantially Complete letter.

Vendors shall submit quotes or responses via create quote in the State electronic procurement website, nevadaepro.com. Quotes or responses submitted as physical copies, email, or any submission method except nevadaepro.com shall not be considered. Vendor quote or response documents shall be uploaded as attachments to nevadaepro.com quote.

All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via the bid Q&A feature on the bid solicitation at nevadaepro.com by the deadline listed in the solicitation timeline.

Vendors must complete the *Vendor Response Form* (Minimum and Technical Qualifications) and the *Service Locations* attachment. A Vendor that cannot provide all five required services shall not proceed to the Second Stage and shall not be considered for award.

Vendor must provide a Certificate of Insurance (Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation/Employers Liability Insurance).

Payment for the contracted service will be paid within 30 days upon receipt of invoice and the using agency's approval.

Vendor shall contact site manager no less than TWO (2) working days prior to monthly site visit to coordinate escorted access to buildings.