Grounds Maintenance at TSTC - Marshall

Background
Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is a coeducational two-year institution of higher education focused on providing technical vocational education that meets the demands within Texas. TSTC aims to contribute to the educational and economic development of Texas by offering occupationally oriented programs, emphasizing advanced and emerging technical areas for certificates or associate degrees. Their mission is to place more Texans in great paying jobs. They currently operate 11 campuses across the state, with plans for expansion.

Work Details
The contract involves providing grounds maintenance services at the Marshall campus of TSTC. The services required include routine and seasonal landscape maintenance to ensure the campus remains safe, clean, and well-maintained for students, staff, and visitors. The agreement will be established from contract execution through August 31, 2026, with an option to extend for one additional year. The anticipated contract value exceeds $100,000, necessitating a signed Subcontracting Plan. Specific services include:

- Mowing
- Edging
- Landscaping (NIGP Code 98836)
- Tree trimming and pruning (NIGP Code 98888)
- Other related grounds maintenance tasks.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from contract execution until August 31, 2026, with an option to extend for one additional year.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the Texas State Technical College Marshall campus located at 2650 E End Blvd S, Marshall, TX 75672.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must submit a signed Execution of Offer and Subcontracting Plan as part of their proposal. The contract requires that the respondent perform the work with their own team and approved subcontractors. Any changes to subcontractors or scope require prior approval from TSTC. Additionally, bidders must comply with non-collusion statements and confirm adherence to TSTC's policies regarding equal opportunity employment.