Chestnut Street Landscape Maintenance Services

Location:	South Carolina
Posted:	Apr 15, 2026
Due:	Apr 30, 2026
Agency:	Orangeburg County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	FY26-0430
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Request for Proposal No:

Request for Proposal Title:

TITLE AND SUMMARY

FY26-0430

CHESTNUT STREET LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Request for Proposal Published:

04/15/2026 http://www.orangeburgcounty.org/

04/15/2026 BidNet Direct

04/15/2026 Bulletin Board, Basement, Purchasing

Invitation Composition:

Invitation Amendments:

Contracting Entity:

Procurement Coordinator:

Request for Proposal (FY26-0430) - is composed of the following:

• Title and Summary pages

• Code Articles 1 through 7

• Scope of Work

• Certification of No Exceptions

• Certification of Preference(s)

• Addendum Acknowledgement

• Bidder Qualifications and Information

• Evaluation Criteria

If any, will be published/posted on the following:

http://www.orangeburgcounty.org/

Bulletin boards located in/on:

Basement Floor, Procurement Office

Orangeburg County, South Carolina (“Owner”)

A political subdivision of the State of South Carolina

Jamie McClary, Procurement Director

Orangeburg County Procurement Office

1437 Amelia St. (“Administrative Center”)

Orangeburg SC 29115

(803) 533-6121 Office Phone Number

(803) 535-2307 Office Fax Number

jmcclary@orangeburgcounty.org

Request for Proposal – FY26-0430

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PRE-SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Requirements:

• Questions:

• Submission Composition:

• Submission Deadline:

• Submission Location:

• Opening Time:

• Opening Location:

• No Pre-Bid Meeting

• Site visits can be scheduled by calling

(803) 531-3282

If bidders have questions, same shall be directed to the

Procurement Director

• Mode of Communication via e-mail only

• No later than Thursday, April 23, 2026

Each submitted proposer is required to be composed of

the following, including fully completed and executed

forms:

• One Digital and One Hard Copy

• Code and Articles Acknowledgment

• Proposal Bid Sheet (Bidder’s Quote)

• Addendum Acknowledgment

• Bidder’s Certification of Qualifications and

Information

• Certification of No Exceptions

• Certification of Preference(s)

Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 2:00pm

Procurement Office, 3rd Floor, Finance Dept.

1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, S.C.

Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 2:05pm

Procurement Office, 3rd Floor, Finance Dept.

1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, S.C.

Submissions Will Not be Publicly Opened

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PLEASE RETURN FORM WITH PROPOSAL

CODE AND ARTICLES

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Articles 1 through 7 of the Code are incorporated by reference as if set forth verbatim in

the attached bid document, including the use of security and bonds, required and

forbidden contract terms, etc. As stated in the Code, by submitting a proposal, the vendor

agrees that the Code governs this procurement from solicitation through completion of

the resulting contract, including disputes, if any. ACCESS TO CODE. For 24/7 access

to the Orangeburg County Procurement Code which governs this procurement, please

visit https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/244/Procurement. In addition, a copy of the

Code is available for review without charge at the Office of the Procurement Director. If

neither of those options meets your needs, a hard copy of the Code is also available for

purchase at the Office of the Procurement Director. Failure to be familiar with the code

does not absolve the submittal entity from compliance with the code. And will disqualify

that entity if found in violation of the code.

METHOD OF SOURCE SELECTION

The source selection method applicable to this procurement is Competitive Sealed

Proposals, §5-301 of the Code.

The undersigned bidder understands and agrees to be bound to the Code in all matter

arising from the attached bid document.

______________________________________________________

Printed Bidder’s Name

______________________________________________________

Signature of Bidder’s Authorized Agent

______________________________________________________

Printed Name of Bidder’s Authorized Agent

______________________________________________________

Title of Bidder’s Authorized Agent

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SCOPE OF WORK & SERVICE LOCATION

The Scope of Work is generally described as the performance of all landscape maintenance

necessary to keep the landscaping at the specified sited (cumulatively referred to as the “Service

Location”) in substantially similar condition to the condition of the sites when the contract term

begins. Without limiting that description of the Scope of Work, the following information

highlights work that the Owner requires the Contractor to perform as part of the Scope of Work.

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• The Contractor shall provide timely and professional services in accordance with the

requirements and provisions specified herein.

• The Contractor shall work closely with the Orangeburg County Building

Maintenance Division to assure quality landscape maintenance and litter control.

• The Contractor shall employ workers who are competent and properly trained to

perform the required work. Employees of the Contractor shall not be considered

employees of Orangeburg County.

• The Contractor shall be responsible for supervising the work to assure compliance

with all requirements specified herein.

• The Contractor shall provide by the first of each month a schedule of all regularly

scheduled maintenance activities, as well as additional services stated herein, to

include spraying for insect/disease control, application of seed and fertilizer,

applying pine straw, major pruning and any other required tasks planned for that

month. The County will provide written approval of the scheduled activities via

signing the schedule provided by the contractor.

• Prior to execution, the Contractor shall make written requests for any changes to the

approved maintenance schedule. The County will provide written approval of any

such changes.

2. LITTER CONTROL

• Litter shall be defined as paper, cardboard, landscape debris, cigarette butts, bottles,

cans and any other miscellaneous item as determined by the County.

• The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all litter and debris prior to mowing

and performing any other landscape services.

• All litter shall be disposed of at the Contractor’s cost and shall be properly disposed

of.

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3. IRRIGATION

• The Contractor shall be responsible for upkeep and maintaining the irrigation systems

(must provide at least 3 references)

• The Contractor shall be responsible for the winterization of all irrigation systems to

include backflow and other required valve isolations as needed

• The Contractor must be able to respond to all calls requiring immediate assistance

within 30 minutes. (Issues such as irrigation system leaks and any other landscaping

issues as deemed as emergency by County Personnel)

• The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting safety issues to include replacement

of missing irrigation box covers; exposed lines and other items related to the irrigation

systems. If items cannot be repaired immediately, contractor shall put up safety barriers

4. TURF CARE

All turf areas shall be maintained to always recognized industry standards for commercial

properties. The quality of turf is to be determined by density, color, and uniformity.

A. Mowing

All non-sports turf will be mowed to a height that is best for its variety

B. Fertilization

Professional grade fertilizers will be applied two (2) times per year during the months

shown below. The container shall use a fertilizer ration that will be most beneficial to

the turf, depending on the time of application.

• March and August 33% Slow-Release Nitrogen (4-1-2)

• April 33% Slow-Release Nitrogen (3-1-3)

• May and September 25% Slow-Release Nitrogen (1-0-1)

• June 33% Slow-Release Nitrogen (2-0-1)

C. Edging and Trimming

Mechanical edging along sidewalks, curbs, and bedding area will be performed at each

visit. Turf shall be kept away from the base of trees in at least a six-inch radius to help

prevent mechanical damage. Edges along fence lines, walks, structures, etc. will be

kept trimmed or sprayed so unsightly tufts along edges to not distract from the

appearance of the site.

D. Weed Control

Pre-emergent herbicides will be applied twice a year, in the spring and fall. Post

emergent herbicides will be applied as needed throughout the year to maintain a neat

and uniform appearance.

E. Pest Control

Fungicide and insecticide will be applied as needed, to prevent any damage to the turf.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	FY26-0430
Bid Title:	Chestnut Street Landscape Maintenance Services
Category:	Orangeburg County Bid Opportunities
Status:	Open

Chestnut Street Landscape Maintenance Services

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