REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
FURNISHING AND DELIVERY
FOR
LANDSCAPE AND GROUND MAINTENANCE
ON THE BEHALF OF
THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
RFP 31153
DUE DATE: January 24, 2024 3:00PM
THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Prepared By:
Marissa Johnson
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
University of Missouri System Supply Chain
2401 LeMone Industrial Blvd
Columbia, MO 65201
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RFP 31153
LANDSCAPE AND GROUND MAINTENANCE
INDEX
CONTENTS
Notice to Respondents
Below General Terms and
Conditions & Instructions to Respondents_____________________________________ Page 4
Detailed Specifications and Special Conditions _________________________________ Page 14
Attachment A Supplier Diversity Participation Form _____________________________ Page 31
Attachment B Supplier Registration Information ________________________________ Page 36
Exhibit 1
Page 38
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NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
The University of Missouri requests proposals for the Furnishing and Delivery of a Landscape and Ground
Maintenance, RFP 31153 which will be received by the undersigned at the University of Missouri Supply Chain, until
January 24, 2024 at 3:00 PM CST. The University assumes no responsibility for any vendor’s on-time receipt at the
designated proposal/bid opening location.
Specifications and the conditions of the Request for Proposal together with the printed form on which Request for
Proposals must be made may be obtained by accessing the following website:
https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/fa/procurement/bids or from the Buyer of record identified within this document.
In the event a Respondent chooses to use the Word version of the RFP to aid in the preparation of its response, the
Respondent should only complete the response information. Any modification by the Respondent of the specifications
provided will be ignored, and the original wording of the RFP shall be the prevailing document.
All questions regarding the RFP must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. CST on 01/18/2024.
The University reserves the right to waive any informality in Request for Proposals and to reject any or all Request
for Proposals
THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Prepared By: Marissa Johnson
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
University of Missouri System Supply Chain
2401 LeMone Industrial Blvd
Columbia, MO 65201
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AND
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND RESPONDENTS
A. General Terms and Conditions
1. Purpose: The purpose of the solicitation is to require the furnishing of the highest quality equipment,
supplies, material, and/or service in accordance with the specifications. These documents, and any
subsequent addenda, constitute the complete set of specification requirements and proposal response
forms.
2. Governing Laws and Regulations: Any contract issued as a result of this RFB/RFP shall be construed
according to the laws of the State of Missouri. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with all local,
state, and federal laws and regulations related to the performance of the contract to the extent that the
same may be applicable.
3. Taxes: The contractor shall assume and pay all taxes and contributions including, but not limited to,
State, Federal and Municipal which are payable by virtue of the furnishing and delivery of item(s)
specified herein. Materials and services furnished the University are not subject to either Federal Excise
Taxes or Missouri Sales Tax.
4. Sovereign Immunity: The Curators of the University of Missouri, due to its status as a state entity and its
entitlement to sovereign immunity, is unable to accept contract provisions, which require The Curators
to indemnify another party (537.600, RSMo). Any indemnity language in proposed terms and conditions
will be modified to conform to language that The Curators are able to accept.
5. Preference for Missouri Firms: In accordance with University policy, preference shall be given to
Missouri products, materials, services and firms when the goods or services to be provided are equally
or better suited for the intended purpose and can be obtained without additional cost. Firms are
considered "Missouri firms" if they maintain a regular place of business in the State of Missouri.
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6. Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: In connection with the furnishing of equipment, supplies,
and/or services under the contract, the contractor and all subcontractors shall agree not to discriminate
against any recipients of services, or employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. The contractor shall comply with
federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to subcontractors of government contracts including those
relating to equal employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and certain veterans.
Contract clauses required by the United Sates Government in such circumstances are incorporated
herein by reference.
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