This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Montpelier, Vermont. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Bidders Conference: No Conference Will Be Held Questions Due by: September 2, 2021, at 4:30 Pm Contracts resulting from this proposal are intended to be utilized for Landscape, Hardscape, and Tree Service projects, including but not limited to repairs; required maintenance; replacement; emergency repairs; and/or on an as-needed basis. Projects are not to exceed $150,000.00, including all costs associated with the individual project, such as labor, material, equipment, etc. Awards will be made in the best interest of the State. The State may award one or more contracts and reserves the right to make additional awards to other compliant bidders at any time if such award is deemed to be in the best interest of the State. All other considerations being equal, preference will be given first to resident bidders of the state and/or to products raised or manufactured in the state, and then to bidders who have practices that promote clean energy and address climate change, as identified in the applicable Certificate of Compliance. The State shall have the authority to evaluate Responses and select the Bidder(s) as may be determined to be in the best interest of the State and consistent with the goals and performance requirements outlined in this RFP. The State of Vermont reserves the right to obtain clarification or additional information necessary to properly evaluate a proposal. Failure of vendor to respond to a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection of that vendor's proposal. To secure a project that is deemed to be in the best interest of the State, the State reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, with or without cause, and to waive technicalities in submissions. Contracts arising from this RFP will be for a period of two years with an option to renew for one additional two-year period. Any cost adjustment shall be increased per the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the previous twenty-four (24) months. Should the percentage change be negative, the State reserves the right to adjust the yearly contract amount accordingly. The State anticipates the start date will be October 1, 2023.