McLendon‑Chisholm Seeks Bids for City Hall Grounds Maintenance Contract

The City of McLendon‑Chisholm issued a public notice soliciting proposals for routine lawn care and grounds maintenance at City Hall, a procurement that will determine who is responsible for daily upkeep of one of the town’s most visible public spaces. The request for qualifications and proposals is listed as RFQ / RFP NO. 2026-02-05.

The notice, posted online Jan. 24, 2026, outlines a scope of work focused on landscape and aesthetic maintenance rather than core mowing services. Scope items specified include edging sidewalks, curbs and planted beds; monthly hand‑weeding; seasonal color plantings; tree limb pruning to a minimum clearance; pruning of shrubs and ornamental plants; routine trash and debris removal; storm damage services to be quoted separately; and irrigation monitoring and adjustment with prior city approval.

Equally important for prospective contractors, the notice lists several excluded services: mowing, line trimming, fertilization, weed control, pest control and mulch installation will not be part of this contract. The exclusions shape which firms can bid competitively and suggest those tasks will be procured separately or handled by existing arrangements.

The city anticipates a one‑year agreement with renewal options. Proposals must include firm qualifications, pricing, three references and proof of insurance. Vendors are required to submit proposals electronically to citymanager@mclendon-chisholm.com by Feb. 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Questions about the solicitation must be directed to the same city manager email. The notice states the city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

For McLendon‑Chisholm residents, the procurement affects curb appeal, public safety around sidewalks and trees, and how quickly storm damage is addressed on City Hall property. For local landscaping and grounds companies, the solicitation represents a clear near‑term contracting opportunity limited to maintenance tasks specified in the scope and subject to insurance and reference requirements.

Transparency in the evaluation and award process will matter to voters and taxpayers who want assurance that public funds support reliable maintenance and competitive bidding. With proposals due Feb. 12, the next step will be the city’s review of submissions and subsequent public notice of the awarded contract. Residents and businesses interested in the outcome should monitor future city postings and may use the city manager email to request procedural updates.