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

The School District of Lancaster is engaging in a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for landscaping services on and surrounding the high school campus, inclusive of athletic fields. The district is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for landscaping service providers to deliver comprehensive landscaping and grounds maintenance. The district is committed to maintaining safe, attractive, and functional outdoor spaces that support the educational environment and foster a positive experience for students, staff, and the surrounding community. The School District of Lancaster is committed to maintaining safe, clean, and visually appealing grounds across its facilities, with a particular focus on supporting the functionality and aesthetics of the high school campus. For nearly 15 years, the District has outsourced landscaping and grounds services to ensure that all outdoor areas, including athletic facilities, are maintained to the highest standards. The District is now seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive landscaping and grounds maintenance services for the high school campus, which includes an elementary and middle school on the campus grounds. This contract will cover all campus grounds, including natural grass practice and competition fields, as well as two synthetic turf fields used for various athletic programs. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all athletic fields are kept in optimal condition to support student-athlete safety, performance, and overall school pride. The scope of services will include lawn care, athletic field maintenance, tree pruning, mulch bed upkeep, seasonal clean-ups, and general grounds maintenance. Specialized care for synthetic turf fields--such as grooming, debris removal, and ensuring proper infill levels--will also be required. All equipment, including vehicles necessary to complete the required services, will be provided by the contractor unless otherwise specified in the RFP. Additionally, contractors must adhere to the District's Integrated Pest Management Plan and hold appropriate applicator licenses for any pesticide or chemical applications. Through this Request for Proposal (RFP), the District seeks a contractor that can deliver cost-effective, reliable, and high-quality grounds maintenance services tailored to the unique demands of the high school campus and its athletic facilities. This partnership will ensure that outdoor spaces remain safe, functional, and visually appealing, enhancing both the educational environment and athletic experience for students, staff, and the broader community. For the period commencing July 1, 2025 through and including June 30, 2028. Question Deadline 03/11/2025 at 2:00 PM ET All questions must be submitted in writing to rlortiz@sdlancaster.org; verbal inquiries will not be honored. Responses to questions will be provided on March 13, 2025, via addendum. There will be no pre-bid conference for this solicitation. Bid date notes: Proposals, including all required forms and documentation, shall be submitted with one original (printed and signed) and one electronic copy (USB drive preferred) marked "RFP 3718: McCaskey Landscaping Services".