Find Landscaping & Grounds RFPs in Michigan
42 active opportunities· Updated daily
Active landscaping & grounds opportunities in Michigan right now come from agencies including Kent County Road Commission, DEPT OF DEFENSE and City of Escanaba, among others. The nearest deadline is September 8, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.
How do I find landscaping & grounds bids in Michigan?
Michigan landscaping & grounds solicitations are spread across 19+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Michigan sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a landscaping & grounds bid is worth your time. The 42 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.
| Title | Agency | Due Date | Set-Aside | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 Grand Haven Landscaping | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-08 | SBA | $300K |
| Ludington Park Ice Rink Maintenance Services | City of Escanaba | 2026-09-08 | - | - |
| Item #295 – Snow Removal Service | Genesee County Road Commission | 2026-09-09 | - | - |
| MOISD is Accepting Bids for Snowplow Services | Mecosta Osceola ISD | 2026-09-09 | - | - |
| RFP 27.0002 Lawn Care and Snow Removal | Oakland Schools | 2026-09-10 | Minority Business Enterprise | - |
| 2026-2027 West Michigan Airport Authority Snow Removal Bid | City of Holland | 2026-09-10 | - | - |
| Flag Maintenance Services | City of Troy | 2026-09-10 | Minority Business Enterprise | - |
| Mowing and Snowplowing Services - Drain Commission | Kent County Administration | 2026-09-11 | - | - |
| Kemeny Park Picnic Shelter Project | City of Detroit | 2026-09-11 | - | - |
| Friendship Park Native Plant Installation | BidNet Portal - MI | 2026-09-14 | Minority Business Enterprise | - |
| Holiday Lighting Installation - City Hall Grounds | City of Lathrup Village | 2026-09-14 | Minority Business Enterprise | $10K |
| Golf Course Improvements | Grand Valley State University | 2026-09-15 | - | $1.5M |
| Contract #27-03: Tree Removal Services | Kent County Road Commission | 2026-09-15 | - | - |
| Contract #27-02: Roadside Cleanup and Biohazard Abatement Services - MDOT | Kent County Road Commission | 2026-09-15 | - | - |
| Tree Removal Project | City of Saginaw | 2026-09-15 | - | - |
| Tree Purchase and Planting | MITN BidNet Purchasing Group | 2026-09-15 | Minority Business Enterprise | - |
| Snow Removal Services – City Alleys | City of Grand Rapids | 2026-09-17 | - | - |
| Snow & Ice Removal Services - Cadillac CSC | State of Michigan | 2026-09-17 | - | - |
| Snow Plowing and Removal | Bloomingdale Public Schools | 2026-09-17 | - | - |
| 2026 Kent ISD Snow Removal | Kent ISD | 2026-09-17 | - | - |
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Tips for Winning Landscaping & Grounds Contracts in Michigan
- ✓Federal grounds maintenance contracts are often set aside for small businesses, especially service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) firms. The VA's Veterans First program gives priority to veteran-owned businesses for national cemetery and medical center grounds maintenance.
- ✓Highway landscaping and vegetation management contracts through state DOTs are large-volume opportunities. These typically require traffic control certifications and sometimes herbicide applicator licenses.
- ✓Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plans are increasingly required in government landscaping contracts. Federal agencies must follow Executive Order 13148 guidelines for environmentally sound pest management. Demonstrating IPM expertise is a competitive differentiator.
Landscaping & Grounds RFP FAQ
How are government grounds maintenance contracts structured?
Most government grounds maintenance contracts are fixed-price, performance-based contracts awarded for a base year plus 2-4 option years. They specify mowing frequency, seasonal planting schedules, snow removal, tree care, and irrigation maintenance. Performance is measured against quality standards, and contracts may include liquidated damages for non-compliance.
What licenses and certifications are needed?
State pesticide applicator licenses are typically required. ISA Certified Arborist is valuable for tree care work. Irrigation Association (IA) certifications help for irrigation system maintenance. State contractor licenses may be required depending on the scope. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages may apply to federally funded landscaping construction projects.
Are there small business opportunities in government landscaping?
Yes: landscaping is one of the most common small business set-aside categories in federal procurement. Many contracts are set aside for SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, or WOSB firms. State and local governments often have their own small business or local business preference programs for grounds maintenance.
What is the Service Contract Act and how does it apply?
The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (41 U.S.C. § 6701) requires contractors on federal service contracts over $2,500 to pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits as determined by the Department of Labor. This applies to most federal grounds maintenance contracts (not Davis-Bacon, which covers construction). Wage determinations vary by locality and job classification: build SCA rates into your pricing before bidding.
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