This bid is for lawn mowing and trimming at five school campuses in Bristol, New Haven, Monkton, and Starksboro, Vermont.
Due
November 13, 2026
5 days left
Location
Starksboro, VT
Vermont
Posted on
vermontbusinessregistry.com
Notice ID
VT-77279
Please quote lawn mowing and trimming at five school campuses in Bristol, New Haven, Monkton, and Starksboro, Vermont.
Term: Start July 1, 2027, for 12, 24, or 36 months.
Weekly service: Supply all labor, fuel, and commercial equipment; remove debris before mowing, keep grass 2¾–3 inches tall, trim around obstacles, and clear clippings from hard surfaces. Allow schedule changes and extra spring cuttings.
Athletic fields: At Mount Abraham, provide 30 annual cuttings and trimmings for sports fields except the main stadium, with crossing mowing patterns as needed. Mow field hockey and varsity soccer grass to 1.5 inches at least twice weekly approximately August 1–November 1; provide the same height and frequency for varsity girls lacrosse. Include extra June mowing around and under the graduation tent.
Seasonal options: Fall leaf removal, pruning, and bed cleanup; spring debris removal, edging, weeding, pruning, and installation of 2–3 inches of shredded hardwood mulch.
Scheduling: No elementary campus mowing from 7:30–8:30 a.m. or 2:30–3:30 p.m.; Mount Abraham restricts mowing near entrances and parking lots during those hours. Turn off blades when students or staff come within 50 feet.
Insurance: General liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million total, auto liability of $1 million, workers' compensation required by Vermont law, and coverage naming Mount Abraham Unified School District as an additional insured.
Please confirm availability and send your quote by November 13, 2026.
The original documents
Deadline: November 13, 2026
RFP MAUSD Lawn Mowing Services.pdfPDF · 7 pages
See the original on www.vermontbusinessregistry.com
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What they need
LocationsBristol Elementary, 57 Mountain Street, Bristol, VT; Mount Abraham Union Middle/High School, 220 Airport Drive, Bristol, VT; Beeman Elementary, 50 North Street, New Haven, VT; Monkton Central, 1036 Monkton Road, Monkton, VT; Robinson Elementary, 41 Parsonage Road, Starksboro, VT.
Term and pricingStarting July 1, 2027, for 12, 24, or 36 months; specify annual increases. Quote Bristol Elementary and Mount Abraham together, any other campus individually, or all five campuses.
Weekly serviceSupply all labor, fuel, and commercial equipment; remove debris before mowing, maintain grass at 2¾–3 inches, trim around obstacles, and clear clippings from hard surfaces. Allow for schedule adjustments and additional spring cuttings.
Athletic fieldsAt Mount Abraham, provide 30 cuttings and trimmings annually for sports fields except the main stadium field, with cross-hatching as needed. Field hockey and varsity soccer require mowing to 1.5 inches at least twice weekly from approximately August 1–November 1; varsity girls lacrosse requires the same height and frequency during dates to be determined. Include additional June mowing around and under the graduation tent.
Separate optionsPrice fall leaf removal, pruning, and bed cleanup; and spring debris removal, edging, weeding, pruning, and installation of 2–3 inches of shredded hardwood mulch.
SchedulingElementary campuses prohibit mowing from 7:30–8:30 a.m. and 2:30–3:30 p.m.; Mount Abraham restricts mowing near entrances and parking lots during those times. Disengage blades when students or staff approach within 50 feet.
InsuranceGeneral liability of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, auto liability of $1 million, Vermont statutory workers' compensation, and additional insured coverage for Mount Abraham Unified School District.
What you have to submit
Pulled from the 1 solicitation document (7 pages). Each item links to the page it came from. Check the originals and any amendments before you bid.
1Bonds and insurance
Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, shown by certificate of insurance.Source: RFP MAUSD Lawn Mowing Services.pdf, page 6
Bid by group: Group 1 (BES & MTA), Group 2 (BEE), Group 3 (MCS), Group 4 (RES), or Group 5 (all schools). Bid on any of Groups 1 to 4, or on Group 5.Source: RFP MAUSD Lawn Mowing Services.pdf, page 2
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