When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 15, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Lakeland. The work is located in Lakeland, Tennessee, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced commercial landscaping firms. Demonstrated history of managing large-scale public or municipal landscaping contracts. Ability to provide landscape design and maintenance services. Local or regional presence in Tennessee. Skilled in both routine maintenance and seasonal plant installations.

Landscaping Services (Due June 23, 2026)

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Lakeland, Tennessee, United StatesPosted: June 9th, 2026Deadline: June 23rd, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Lakeland, Tennessee government authority seeks comprehensive landscaping services, including maintenance, seasonal plantings, and ongoing landscape management for agency properties.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed by the State of Tennessee and hold a current general contractor’s licensure
Must possess and provide proof of a valid HLT License and Category 3 Certification if chemical treatments are used
Must provide five copies of the proposal
Must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must maintain Automobile Liability Insurance with a Combined Single Limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance meeting all statutory requirements
Must maintain Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence
Must provide a list of supervisory staff with cell phone numbers
Must submit a professional flower planting proposal and presentation twice yearly

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Written clarification requests due by June 15th, 2026.

Proposals due by June 23rd, 2026, at 2:00:00 P.M.

Contract term begins August 1st, 2026, and ends July 31st, 2029.

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 15th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Lakeland

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Lakeland, Tennessee is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive landscaping services for various agency properties, including roadway medians, public facilities, and gateway signs. The scope of work includes regular landscape maintenance services such as trimming, pruning, weed control, litter removal, mulching, planting bed maintenance, seasonal flower installation, and general upkeep to maintain a safe, healthy, and attractive environment.

Vendors will also be responsible for developing and presenting landscape design concepts for seasonal plantings for agency approval, conducting monthly landscape assessments, and offering recommendations regarding plant health, replacement needs, and opportunities for improvement. Biannual planting of seasonal flowers and ongoing landscape management reporting are also required as part of the contract.

Interested vendors must submit all questions by June 15, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 15, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Lakeland. The work is located in Lakeland, Tennessee, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced commercial landscaping firms
Demonstrated history of managing large-scale public or municipal landscaping contracts
Ability to provide landscape design and maintenance services
Local or regional presence in Tennessee
Skilled in both routine maintenance and seasonal plant installations

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