Request for Qualifications - Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance

Bid Posting Date: January 29, 2026
Project: Request for Qualifications - Lawn Care and Ground Maintenance
RFQ Due: - February 27, 2026 at 4pm local time


The range of services includes, but is not limited to:

• Routine mowing and trimming of turf areas, with grass maintained at an approximate height of three inches (3"), mowed before exceeding a height of four inches (4"), and not cut below two and one-half inches (2.5").

• Edging along sidewalks, curbs, pathways, landscaped areas, and headstones.

• Lawn maintenance around playgrounds, athletic fields, public facilities, headstones, and memorial areas with no grass clippings ever present on sidewalks, pathways, headstones, hard surfaces, or other public use areas.

• Maintenance of turf areas surrounding public use features.

• Seasonal fertilization.

• Spring clean-up, including complete removal of accumulated debris and organic material, power thatching or hand raking as appropriate, turf restoration, and preparation for public use.

• Removal and proper disposal of litter, debris, and clippings generated during maintenance.

• Safety and environmental compliance with all applicable requirements.

Submissions will be accepted through February 27, 2026 at 4pm local time

Submit (1) electronic copy of your Statement of Qualifications via email.

Please address your email to Cole Beck (

The full request for qualification document may be downloaded from the links below.

The City reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in a quote, to reject any and all quotes without cause, and to re-solicit for quotes.

Current minimum prevailing wage rates as published by the Alaska Department of Labor must be paid if required by law.

Requirements of the Alaska Employment Preference (AS 36.10) must be met.

The City of Valdez “ Standard Specifications and Standard Details ” shall be used.

Reference Documents

• Standard Specifications
• Standard Details
• Request for Addendum / Plan Holders List
• Current State of Alaska Minimum Prevailing Wage Rates
• Title 36 Public Contracts ; Confirm Title 36 is the most recent version published by State of Alaska Department of Labor