[RFP NO.: 2026-01] Provide Landscaping, Grounds maintenance, and Waste disposal services at COM-FSM CTEC in Pohnpei

GENEREAL PURPOSE: The College of Micronesia-FSM CTEC is soliciting sealed bid proposals from qualified individuals, organizations, or firms to provide landscaping, grounds maintenance, and waste disposal services at CTEC. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to ensure high-quality, cost-effective services that maintain and enhance the cleanliness, safety, and beautification of the CTEC campus environment.

SCOPE OF WORK: The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all tools, equipment, supplies, and transportation necessary to perform the following services:

1. Grounds Maintenance
   • Mow and rake the entire campus grounds twice (2x) per month.
   • Cut, trim, or prune trees, shrubs, and plants as needed or upon request by the Campus Management Team.
   • Use leaf blower to clear parking lots and drainages.
   • Use water blaster/pressure wash to clean walkways, parking areas, sidewalks, and buildings when necessary for upkeep and safety.
2. Landscaping
   • Providing landscaping services in consultation with the Campus Management Team.
3. Trash and Waste Disposal
   • Collect trash and other waste materials inside and outside buildings.
   • Transport and properly dispose of collected waste at the designated dumpsite in Dekehtik when necessary.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

• Period of Performance: Services will begin on November 17, 2025 and conclude on October 30, 2026.
• Terms of Payment: Payments will be made monthly upon submission of a certified and approved invoice, along with a monthly work completion report. Proposals must include a detailed compensation plan with cost breakdowns.
• Bidders must include a detailed compensation proposal with a full cost breakdown.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Proposals must be sealed in an envelope clearly labeled RFP No. 2026-01 and submitted to the following address no later than October 31, 2025, no later than 4:00 PM Pohnpei local time::

CONTACT INFORMATION:

TERMS/CONDITIONS:

• The selected contractor may be awarded a professional services contract based on the scope of this RFP.
• Issuance of this RFP does not obligate COM-FSM CTEC to award a contract or reimburse any costs incurred in proposal preparation.
• All proposals become the property of COM-FSM CTEC upon submission.

REVIEW RIGHTS: COM-FSM CTEC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid proposals and to enter into discussions and/or negotiations with one or more qualified proposers at the same time, if such action is in the best interest of the Institute.