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Landscaping, Grounds and Irrigation Grounds Maintenance

HOUSTON CITY COLLEGEIssuing agency·Texas·via the Texas Comptroller Electronic State Business Daily

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Due Oct 20, 2026·Posted Sep 17, 2026

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AI takeaways

Houston City College is accepting sealed proposals for Landscaping, Grounds, and Irrigation Maintenance Services for Service Areas No. 1 through No. 6.
The contract term is anticipated to be two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional one-year terms, and HCC estimates the annual contract spend to be $1,000,000.
Proposals are due by October 20, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. (CDT), and a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on September 29, 2026 at 10:00 am (CDT).
The scope includes general grounds keeping, horticultural maintenance, irrigation, cleanup, and repairs due to vandalism across nineteen campuses.
All proposals must be submitted electronically through Bonfire; no paper, email or fax submissions will be accepted.
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide a full-time staff employee that is State licensed to operate and apply chemicals in all categories and provide evidence of such licensure.
Requirement: Monthly inspection and maintenance of irrigation systems by a licensed irrigator (provide evidence of such licensure).
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide a Licensed Arborist with the knowledge and resources to accurately diagnose and treat any type of parasitic infection or disease.
Requirement: Parties making deliveries to or performing services at the HCC sites must carry Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000.00 bodily injury and $1,000,000.00 property damage; Automobile Liability - $1,000,000.00 bodily injury and $1,000,000 property damage; Worker Compensation Insurance - $1,000,000.00.

Pre-bid: Sep 29
Licence: State licensed to operate and apply chemicals…
Est. value: $1,000,000.00
Term: two (2) years with the…

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Nikole Cruz

nikole.cruz@hccs.eduEmail (512) 111-1111Phone

Location:

Texas

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Solicitation

27-02

Method

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Duration

two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional one-year terms

Posted

Sep 17, 2026

Source

Texas SmartBuy (ESBD)

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, insurance, and incidentals to perform landscaping, grounds, and irrigation maintenance across six service areas.
Perform mowing, edging, trash removal, pruning, chemical application, irrigation system inspection and repair, and plant replacement.
Submit a written safety plan, a deficiency inspection report within 45 days, and weekly/monthly reports as specified.
Carry required insurance: Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Worker Compensation Insurance ($1,000,000).

Requirements

From the documents

Licence: State licensed to operate and apply chemicals in all categories
Estimated value: $1,000,000.00

Posted Scope of Work

Estimated value: $1.

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) pursuant to Chapter 44.031 of the Texas Education Code. Houston City College (“HCC” and/or “the College”) is accepting sealed proposals from qualified firms/contractors to provide Landscaping, Grounds, and Irrigation Maintenance Services.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

Work to be performed comprises general grounds keeping, horticultural maintenance, irrigation and cleanup of landscape areas as designated in each service area and the list of locations and, when necessary, repairs due to vandalism, irrigation systems and replacement of plant materials. Services include maintenance of turf and groundcover areas, mowing and edging; removal of litter and debris; pruning of trees and shrubs; application of chemical agents; monthly inspection and maintenance of irrigation systems by a licensed irrigator; replacement of plant material; and other work as defined in the attached schedule.

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Documents

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Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the due date for proposals?

Proposals are due by October 20, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. (CDT).

Is there a pre-proposal conference?

Yes, a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on September 29, 2026 at 10:00 am (CDT).

What is the estimated annual contract spend?

HCC estimates the annual contract spend to be one million dollars and no cents, ($1,000,000,00).

How long is the contract term?

It is anticipated that the contract term will be two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional one-year terms.

Full source recordEvery field Texas SmartBuy (ESBD) published, untouched

Title

Landscaping, Grounds and Irrigation Grounds Maintenance

Detail

User

418355

Title

Landscaping, Grounds and Irrigation Grounds Maintenance

Value

1.00

Opt Out

Yes

Status

Created

9/17/2026 3:29 pm

Approved

Yes

Nigp Codes

90656-Landscape, Architectural Services; 91141-C.I.P., Landscaping; 98852-Landscaping (Including Design, Fertilizing, Planting, Etc., But Not Grounds Maintenance Or Tree Trimming Services); 81071-Spray Equipment, Landscape, Machine Powered; 91873-Landscaping Consulting; 27156-Irrigation Solutions And Sets; 51525-Irrigation Systems, Supplies, Parts, and Accessories; 90654-Irrigation; Drainage; Flood Control - Architectural; 91227-Construction, Irrigation System; 93437-Irrigation Systems Installation, Maintenance and Repair; 95862-Irrigation System Management Services;

Zones List

Zone: 1
Internalid: 1

Zone: 2
Internalid: 2

Zone: 3
Internalid: 3

Zone: 4
Internalid: 4

Zone: 5
Internalid: 5

Agency Name

HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE

Internalid

560135

Opt Out Flag

Yes

Plan Repost

Status Name

Posted

Attachments

Id: 560135
File Id: 33750255
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33750255&c=852252&h=gGzG_F0l1mOGpN4VPleiGwJceIGN5wMMpNbZp8iHJxj4XHQw&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_560135_1789677024189_RFP 27-02 Landscaping, Grounds, and Irrigation Maintenance Services - ADVERTISEMENT.pdf
File Description: This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) pursuant to Chapter 44.031 of the Texas Education Code. Houston City College (“HCC” and/or “the College”) is accepting sealed proposals from qualified firms/contractors to provide Landscaping, Grounds, and Irrigation Maintenance Services.

Contact Name

Nikole Cruz

Description

<p>This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) pursuant to Chapter 44.031 of the Texas Education Code. Houston City College (“HCC” and/or “the College”) is accepting sealed proposals from qualified firms/contractors to provide Landscaping, Grounds, and Irrigation Maintenance Services.</p>

Posting Date

9/17/2026

Response Due

10/20/2026

User Follows

Agency Number

J1012

Contact Email

nikole.cruz@hccs.edu

Last Modified

9/17/2026 3:30 pm

Response Time

2:00 PM

Contact Number

(512) 111-1111

Bid Response URL

https://hccs.bonfirehub.com/projects

Created From POD

Solicitation Id

27-02

State Agency Cert

Highway Districts

1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Posting Requirement

Highway District List

District: 1
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 1
District Name: Paris

District: 2
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 2
District Name: Fort Worth

District: 3
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 3
District Name: Wichita Falls

District: 4
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 4
District Name: Amarillo

District: 5
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 5
District Name: Lubbock

District: 6
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 6
District Name: Odessa

District: 7
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 7
District Name: San Angelo

District: 8
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 8
District Name: Abilene

District: 9
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 9
District Name: Waco

District: 10
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 10
District Name: Tyler

District: 11
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 11
District Name: Lufkin

District: 12
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 12
District Name: Houston

District: 13
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 13
District Name: Yoakum

District: 14
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 14
District Name: Austin

District: 15
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 15
District Name: San Antonio

District: 16
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 16
District Name: Corpus Christi

District: 17
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 17
District Name: Bryan

District: 18
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 18
District Name: Dallas

District: 19
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 19
District Name: Atlanta

District: 20
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 20
District Name: Beaumont

District: 21
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 21
District Name: Pharr

District: 22
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 22
District Name: Laredo

District: 23
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 23
District Name: Brownwood

District: 24
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 24
District Name: El Paso

District: 25
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 25
District Name: Childress

State Agency Cert Text

Exempt (Attorney or Texas SmartBuy Member)

Posting Requirement Text

21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

Listing

Title: Landscaping, Grounds and Irrigation Grounds Maintenance
Status: 1
Created: 9/17/2026 3:29 pm
Nigp Codes: 90656-Landscape, Architectural Services; 91141-C.I.P., Landscaping; 98852-Landscaping (Including Design, Fertilizing, Planting, Etc., But Not Grounds Maintenance Or Tree Trimming Services); 81071-Spray Equipment, Landscape, Machine Powered; 91873-Landscaping Consulting; 27156-Irrigation Solutions And Sets; 51525-Irrigation Systems, Supplies, Parts, and Accessories; 90654-Irrigation; Drainage; Flood Control - Architectural; 91227-Construction, Irrigation System; 93437-Irrigation Systems Installation, Maintenance and Repair; 95862-Irrigation System Management Services;
Agency Name: HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE
Internalid: 560135
Status Name: Posted
Posting Date: 9/17/2026
Response Due: 10/20/2026
Agency Number: J1012
Last Modified: 9/17/2026 3:30 pm
Response Time: 2:00 PM
Solicitation Id: 27-02

Enriched

Yes

Nigp Codes

Agency Name

HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE

Status Name

Posted

Posting Date

9/17/2026

Response Due

10/20/2026

Response Time

2:00 PM

Categorized By

llm

Solicitation Id

27-02

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Texas · Texas

Landscaping, Grounds and Irrigation Grounds Maintenance

HOUSTON CITY COLLEGEIssuing agency·Texas·via the Texas Comptroller Electronic State Business Daily

25days left

Due Oct 20, 2026·Posted Sep 17, 2026

Prequalify For BondingBonding Prequal

AI takeaways

Houston City College is accepting sealed proposals for Landscaping, Grounds, and Irrigation Maintenance Services for Service Areas No. 1 through No. 6.
The contract term is anticipated to be two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional one-year terms, and HCC estimates the annual contract spend to be $1,000,000.
Proposals are due by October 20, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. (CDT), and a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on September 29, 2026 at 10:00 am (CDT).
The scope includes general grounds keeping, horticultural maintenance, irrigation, cleanup, and repairs due to vandalism across nineteen campuses.
All proposals must be submitted electronically through Bonfire; no paper, email or fax submissions will be accepted.
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide a full-time staff employee that is State licensed to operate and apply chemicals in all categories and provide evidence of such licensure.
Requirement: Monthly inspection and maintenance of irrigation systems by a licensed irrigator (provide evidence of such licensure).
Requirement: The Contractor shall provide a Licensed Arborist with the knowledge and resources to accurately diagnose and treat any type of parasitic infection or disease.
Requirement: Parties making deliveries to or performing services at the HCC sites must carry Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000.00 bodily injury and $1,000,000.00 property damage; Automobile Liability - $1,000,000.00 bodily injury and $1,000,000 property damage; Worker Compensation Insurance - $1,000,000.00.

Pre-bid: Sep 29
Licence: State licensed to operate and apply chemicals…
Est. value: $1,000,000.00
Term: two (2) years with the…

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Want to know if you can be bonded for this project? Get prequalified.Estimated at $1M — that’s Propeller’s credit tier (up to $3M). One free application, soft pull.

Know you can be bonded before you spend a week on the bid
No scramble for a bond at the deadline — it becomes a request form
A good guy letter to show a GC or agency

Prequalify For Bonding →

Contact the buyer

Nikole Cruz

nikole.cruz@hccs.eduEmail (512) 111-1111Phone

Location:

Texas

Open in Maps ↗

Solicitation

27-02

Method

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Duration

two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional one-year terms

Posted

Sep 17, 2026

Source

Texas SmartBuy (ESBD)

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, insurance, and incidentals to perform landscaping, grounds, and irrigation maintenance across six service areas.
Perform mowing, edging, trash removal, pruning, chemical application, irrigation system inspection and repair, and plant replacement.
Submit a written safety plan, a deficiency inspection report within 45 days, and weekly/monthly reports as specified.
Carry required insurance: Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Worker Compensation Insurance ($1,000,000).

Requirements

From the documents

Licence: State licensed to operate and apply chemicals in all categories
Estimated value: $1,000,000.00

Posted Scope of Work

Estimated value: $1.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

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Documents

Download zip

ESBD_560135_1789677024189_RFP 27-02 Landscaping, Grounds, and Irrigation Maintenance Services - ADVERTISEMENT.pdfNL

Preview Download

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the due date for proposals?

Proposals are due by October 20, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. (CDT).

Is there a pre-proposal conference?

Yes, a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on September 29, 2026 at 10:00 am (CDT).

What is the estimated annual contract spend?

HCC estimates the annual contract spend to be one million dollars and no cents, ($1,000,000,00).

How long is the contract term?

It is anticipated that the contract term will be two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional one-year terms.

Full source recordEvery field Texas SmartBuy (ESBD) published, untouched

Title

Landscaping, Grounds and Irrigation Grounds Maintenance

Detail

User

418355

Title

Landscaping, Grounds and Irrigation Grounds Maintenance

Value

1.00

Opt Out

Yes

Status

Created

9/17/2026 3:29 pm

Approved

Yes

Nigp Codes

Zones List

Zone: 1
Internalid: 1

Zone: 2
Internalid: 2

Zone: 3
Internalid: 3

Zone: 4
Internalid: 4

Zone: 5
Internalid: 5

Agency Name

HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE

Internalid

560135

Opt Out Flag

Yes

Plan Repost

Status Name

Posted

Attachments

Id: 560135
File Id: 33750255
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33750255&c=852252&h=gGzG_F0l1mOGpN4VPleiGwJceIGN5wMMpNbZp8iHJxj4XHQw&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_560135_1789677024189_RFP 27-02 Landscaping, Grounds, and Irrigation Maintenance Services - ADVERTISEMENT.pdf
File Description: This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) pursuant to Chapter 44.031 of the Texas Education Code. Houston City College (“HCC” and/or “the College”) is accepting sealed proposals from qualified firms/contractors to provide Landscaping, Grounds, and Irrigation Maintenance Services.

Contact Name

Nikole Cruz

Description

Posting Date

9/17/2026

Response Due

10/20/2026

User Follows

Agency Number

J1012

Contact Email

nikole.cruz@hccs.edu

Last Modified

9/17/2026 3:30 pm

Response Time

2:00 PM

Contact Number

(512) 111-1111

Bid Response URL

https://hccs.bonfirehub.com/projects

Created From POD

Solicitation Id

27-02

State Agency Cert

Highway Districts

1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Posting Requirement

Highway District List

District: 1
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 1
District Name: Paris

District: 2
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 2
District Name: Fort Worth

District: 3
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 3
District Name: Wichita Falls

District: 4
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 4
District Name: Amarillo

District: 5
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 5
District Name: Lubbock

District: 6
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 6
District Name: Odessa

District: 7
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 7
District Name: San Angelo

District: 8
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 8
District Name: Abilene

District: 9
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 9
District Name: Waco

District: 10
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 10
District Name: Tyler

District: 11
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 11
District Name: Lufkin

District: 12
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 12
District Name: Houston

District: 13
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 13
District Name: Yoakum

District: 14
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 14
District Name: Austin

District: 15
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 15
District Name: San Antonio

District: 16
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 16
District Name: Corpus Christi

District: 17
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 17
District Name: Bryan

District: 18
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 18
District Name: Dallas

District: 19
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 19
District Name: Atlanta

District: 20
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 20
District Name: Beaumont

District: 21
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 21
District Name: Pharr

District: 22
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 22
District Name: Laredo

District: 23
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 23
District Name: Brownwood

District: 24
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 24
District Name: El Paso

District: 25
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 25
District Name: Childress

State Agency Cert Text

Exempt (Attorney or Texas SmartBuy Member)

Posting Requirement Text

21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

Listing

Title: Landscaping, Grounds and Irrigation Grounds Maintenance
Status: 1
Created: 9/17/2026 3:29 pm
Nigp Codes: 90656-Landscape, Architectural Services; 91141-C.I.P., Landscaping; 98852-Landscaping (Including Design, Fertilizing, Planting, Etc., But Not Grounds Maintenance Or Tree Trimming Services); 81071-Spray Equipment, Landscape, Machine Powered; 91873-Landscaping Consulting; 27156-Irrigation Solutions And Sets; 51525-Irrigation Systems, Supplies, Parts, and Accessories; 90654-Irrigation; Drainage; Flood Control - Architectural; 91227-Construction, Irrigation System; 93437-Irrigation Systems Installation, Maintenance and Repair; 95862-Irrigation System Management Services;
Agency Name: HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE
Internalid: 560135
Status Name: Posted
Posting Date: 9/17/2026
Response Due: 10/20/2026
Agency Number: J1012
Last Modified: 9/17/2026 3:30 pm
Response Time: 2:00 PM
Solicitation Id: 27-02

Enriched

Yes

Nigp Codes

Agency Name

HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE

Status Name

Posted

Posting Date

9/17/2026

Response Due

10/20/2026

Response Time

2:00 PM

Categorized By

llm

Solicitation Id

27-02

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Most Texas work asks for the two below, and the solicitation documents are where it’s stated. One prequalification covers both — on this bid and the next.

Bid BondUsually 5–10% of your bid

Due with your bid

FreeGet this one →

Performance & Payment BondUsually 100% of the contract

Due after award

Flat 3%Get this one →

$0, forever48-hr responseA-ratedSoft pull

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