SLED Opportunity · SOUTH CAROLINA · CITY OF COLUMBIA, SC
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Invitation for Bids for grounds maintenance services including mowing and landscaping for City of Columbia, SC. Questions about mowing cycles and specific site maintenance are addressed in addendum #1.
ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN IONWAVE AS OUTLINED IN THE SOLICITATION PLEASE CONTACT THE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY FORANY TECHNICAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO IONWAVE --- Q&A --- Q1: We are reviewing the service structure outlined for this contract and request clarification regarding expectations tied to the 10-day mowing cycle. A 10-day rotation does not align with a consistent day of the week, which prevents crews from remaining assigned to the same properties. This reduces site familiarity and requires increased supervision, route coordination, and administrative planning to maintain consistency and safety. Additional contingency staffing is also necessary to maintain compliance during weather delays, equipment downtime, and workforce availability. Compared to weekly or bi-weekly service, this structure requires greater operational flexibility and management oversight. To maintain the service level expected under a 10-day cycle, these additional operational demands must be reflected in pricing. As part of our evaluation, we are assessing feasibility based on these requirements and how performance expectations will be enforced. A1: This is addressed in addendum #1. Submitted: 2/18/2026 07:45:52 AM (ET) Q2: We are reviewing Lot 5 and would like clarification regarding the median at I-20 Exit 71. During our site review, this median appears to have had trees removed and heavily mulched, leaving a large amount of loose mulch across the area. Based on current conditions, this does not appear to be a mowable surface using standard mowing equipment. Can you please clarify how this area is intended to be maintained? Specifically: • Is this section expected to be mowed, trimmed, or maintained differently from turf areas? • Should the mulch remain in place, be redistributed, or be removed? • Is this included as part of routine maintenance or considered a separate service item? • Will hand work or specialty equipment be expected for this section? Understanding expectations for this area will help ensure accurate labor planning, equipment needs, and pricing for Lot 5. A2: This is addressed in addendum #1. Submitted: 2/18/2026 07:42:23 AM (ET)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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