Find Landscaping & Grounds RFPs in Virginia
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Active landscaping & grounds opportunities in Virginia right now come from agencies including INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE, City of Fairfax and City of Hampton, 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 Virginia?
Virginia landscaping & grounds solicitations are spread across 12+ 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 Virginia 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 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI Rock Landscape Rehab | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-09-08 | SDVOSBC | $400K |
| Wood Grinding | Augusta County Service Authority dba Augusta Water | 2026-09-08 | - | $15K |
| Tree Planting and Establishment Services | City of Fairfax | 2026-09-08 | - | $300K |
| Interiorscaping | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-10 | NONE | - |
| NE RAINWATER BASIN WMD Mechanical Tree Cutting | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-09-10 | SBA | $500K |
| Tree Removal & Replacement | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-09-10 | SBA | $15K |
| Ariel Herbicide Spraying Project | Department of Military Affairs | 2026-09-10 | Small Priority | - |
| OR-Klamath Falls Fwo-Ground Maintenance | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-09-10 | SBA | $300K |
| James Madison University Invasive Species Control | Department of Forestry | 2026-09-10 | Small Priority | $12K |
| Provide Tree Thinning Services - Hazardous Tree Pr | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-09-10 | SBA | $500K |
| WA-Fws Ridgefield Nwr-Landscaping | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-09-11 | SBA | $500K |
| Earth & Turf Top Dresser | City of Fairfax | 2026-09-11 | - | - |
| MN-Upr MS Riv Nwfr-Containerized Tree Planting (LA | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-09-14 | SBA | - |
| Unplanned Tree Removal Services by DBH | BidNet Portal - VA | 2026-09-14 | Minority Business Enterprise | - |
| IFB-161170 Unplanned Tree Removal Services by DBH | Virginia Department of Transportation | 2026-09-14 | - | $500K |
| IFB 2000004390, Destruction of Public Records | County of Fairfax | 2026-09-14 | - | $150K |
| COVB-27-101712 Landscape Maintenance for Laskin Rd | City of Virginia Beach | 2026-09-14 | - | $500K |
| RFP 27-14TM Fountain Repairs | City of Hampton | 2026-09-16 | - | $600K |
| RFP 27-14TM | City of Hampton | 2026-09-16 | - | $100K |
| Landscape Services | Smithfield | 2026-09-18 | - | - |
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Tips for Winning Landscaping & Grounds Contracts in Virginia
- ✓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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