Project Information

Bid Title

RFP #1079 Lawncare Services 2026

Issuing Agency

Westmoreland County Community College

Location

Pennsylvania

Published Date

Feb 20, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

RFP #1079 Lawncare Services 2026

DATE DUE: March 16, 2026 on or before 2:00 P.M. EDT

SUBMIT TO/Contact Information: Joshua Howell Director of Purchasing Westmoreland County Community College 145 Pavilion Lane Youngwood, PA 15697 howelljo@westmoreland.edu 724-925-4185

Attachment Preview

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

Request for Proposal # 1079

FOR

Lawncare Services 2026

DATE DUE: March 16, 2026 on or before 2:00 P.M. EDT

SUBMIT TO/Contact Information:

Joshua Howell

Director of Purchasing

Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane

Youngwood, PA 15697

howelljo@westmoreland.edu

724-925-4185

Westmoreland County Community College

Request for Proposal #1079

Lawncare Services 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 COLLEGE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

1.1 General College Information

1.2 Scope of Work

1.3 CARES Act Grant Disclosure

1.4 Proposal Due Date

1.5 Calendar

1.6 Issuing Office

1.7 Instructions to Vendors

1.8 Format for Response

2 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.1 Terms and Conditions

FORMS

Page 13:

Page 14:

Page 15:

Page 16:

Page 17:

Page 19:

Pricing Form

References

Acknowledgement Form

Certification of Contract/Bidder

Non-Collusion Affidavit Instructions

Non-Collusion Affidavit

Page | 2

Westmoreland County Community College

Request for Proposal #1079

Lawncare Services 2026

1.1 GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION

Since its founding in 1970, Westmoreland County Community College has provided affordable, high-

quality, postsecondary education to thousands of southwestern Pennsylvania residents.

Westmoreland is a comprehensive community college serving approximately 5,554 students each fall

and spring semester at seven locations and online. The college encompasses the main campus and

six education centers in Westmoreland, Fayette, and Indiana counties, strategically located to serve

every area of the region.

The main campus is located in rural Youngwood, PA, a short distance from the New Stanton

Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike off of US Route 119. The 80-acre campus comprises four

buildings: Student Achievement Center, Health and Culinary Center, Science Innovation Center and

the Business and Industry Center all of which contain general classrooms, smart classrooms and

laboratories with modern equipment that provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on

experiences in a variety of career fields. Founders Hall also contains the college bookstore, library,

student activities center, gymnasium and fitness center, and more. In addition, there are athletic fields

for baseball, softball, soccer and other sporting activities.

Westmoreland’s state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Center offers education and training for

students and incumbent workers in advanced manufacturing. Occupying 73,500-square-feet-of-

space at RIDC-Westmoreland in Mount Pleasant, the center features numerous specialized labs to

enhance learning including computer-aided drafting and design, computer numerical control,

electronics, energy, metallurgy and welding/virtual welding.

Complementing the credit programming are a full array of student services, including financial aid,

tutoring, and career placement, and student life activities such as intercollegiate athletics, intramurals

and clubs.

The college also offers a variety of continuing education courses in workforce training, professional

development, health care, computer training, personal enrichment, and public safety.

Westmoreland works with government, business and community leaders to continually develop and

offer innovative and educational programs to improve the lives of the constituents it serves.

A full description of the Westmoreland College experience can be found at www.westmoreland.edu.

Page | 3

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

Westmoreland County Community College

Request for Proposal #1079

Lawncare Services 2026

Westmoreland County Community College is seeking proposals from qualified vendors that can provide lawncare

services to the locations listed below for the services identified within the RFP. Additional work is to be pre-

approved by the Director of Facilities prior to the start of work. Subcontractors shall only be used after

approval by the College’s designated representative. Work must be completed between the hours of 7:00 AM

and 4:00 PM Monday – Friday. The term for this service is from 5/1/2026-10/31/2026.

Latrobe Campus

130 Depot Street

Latrobe, PA 15650

• Shrubbery and tree trimming

o Once a season and on an as needed basis to maintain a safe and aesthetically pleasing landscape and

appropriate completion depending upon species

• Landscaped bed weed control

o Includes mulched and decorative stone beds

o On an as needed basis

o Pre-emergent weed control application to all landscaped beds

• Lawn fertilization and lime application

o Once a season

• Bio pond maintenance

o Hand removal of Canadian Thistle

o End of season cutting

• Trash removal

o Parking lots and landscaped beds

o Weekly

• Service Report

o Detailed report of services performed

o Emailed weekly

• Mulching of landscaped beds

o 2-3 inches of dyed brown mulch (verified with Director of Facilities)

o To be completed by the end of May.

• Spring and Fall clean up

o Leaves, branches, trash, and snowplow damage

• Parking Lots

New Kensington Campus

1150 Fifth Ave.

New Kensington, PA 15068

• Shrubbery and tree trimming

o Once a season and on an as needed basis to maintain a safe and aesthetically pleasing landscape and

appropriate completion depending upon species

o Also includes trimming of ground cover junipers from sidewalks

Page | 4

Westmoreland County Community College

Request for Proposal #1079

Lawncare Services 2026

o Also includes trimming of Bamboo from chain-link fence

• Landscaped bed weed control

o Includes mulched and decorative stone beds

o On an as needed basis

o Pre-emergent weed control application to all landscaped beds

• Lawn fertilization and lime application

o Once a season

• Bio pond maintenance

o Hand removal of Canadian Thistle

o End of season cutting

• Trash removal

o Parking lots and landscaped beds

o Weekly

• Mulching of landscaped beds

o 2-3 inches of dyed brown mulch (verified with Director of Facilities)

o To be completed by the end of May

• Spring and Fall clean up

o Leaves, branches, trash, and snowplow damage

• Service Report

o Detailed report of services performed

o Emailed weekly

Murrysville Campus

6707 Mellon Road

Export, PA 15632

• Shrubbery and tree trimming

o Once a season and appropriate completion depending upon species

o Also includes trimming of white pine from parking lot

• Trash removal

o Once a week

o Parking lots and landscaped beds

• Lawn fertilization and lime application

o Once a season

• Service Report

o Detailed report of services performed

o Emailed weekly

• Mulch front landscaped beds where applicable

• Spring and Fall clean up

o Leaves, branches, trash, and snowplow damage

Public Safety Training Center Campus

65 Public Safety Drive

Smithton PA 15479

• Mulch and Stone beds

Page | 5

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.