When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on July 14, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Sumter School District. The work is located in Sumter, South Carolina, United States; Dalzell, South Carolina, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced commercial landscape maintenance providers. Demonstrated capacity to manage multi-year government contracts. Equipped with necessary personnel and equipment for large-scale grounds services. Familiarity with best practices in pest and weed control. Prior work with public sector clients in South Carolina or similar regions.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Sumter, South Carolina, United States; Dalzell, South Carolina, United StatesPosted: June 24th, 2026Deadline: July 14th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Sumter, SC seeks a five-year contract for grounds maintenance services, including mowing, shrubbery care, pest control, and weed management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a South Carolina Certified Application License from the South Carolina Department of Pesticide Regulation
Must have three years of commercial landscaping experience
Must have an email account, landline, and cellular telephone service
Must have a site supervisor with at least three years of full-service grounds maintenance experience
Must provide a certificate of insurance valuing at least $1,000,000.00 including workers' compensation and general liability insurance
Must have an acceptable background check for all representatives entering school property
Must provide three references of contracts similar in size and type

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Issuance of Invitation to Bid: June 22nd, 2026

Deadline for Questions: June 30th, 2026

Issue Responses to Question: July 6th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Bid: July 14th, 2026

Issuance of Award Notice: July 24th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 30th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Sumter School District

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Sumter, South Carolina is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for its facilities. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering all required personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision to ensure grounds-keeping standards that foster the health and growth of grass and shrubs, as well as maintain a clean and professional appearance throughout the agency properties.

Scope of work includes mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, shrubbery care, pine straw servicing, exterior pest control, and weed control. Proposing vendors must submit their questions by June 30, 2026. The agreement established through this RFP will be for a five-year period.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on July 14, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Sumter School District. The work is located in Sumter, South Carolina, United States; Dalzell, South Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced commercial landscape maintenance providers
Demonstrated capacity to manage multi-year government contracts
Equipped with necessary personnel and equipment for large-scale grounds services
Familiarity with best practices in pest and weed control
Prior work with public sector clients in South Carolina or similar regions

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