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The McAllen Independent School District requires grounds maintenance services at a government authority location in McAllen, Texas. The scope of work includes turf management across 22 annual visits per location, covering mowing, edging walkways, curbs, beds, tree rings, and driveways, trimming, and backpack blowing landscape debris. Additionally, the selected vendor must mow surrounding edges of pond or detention areas as needed, pick up litter prior to mowing, and mulch grass clippings into the existing turf. Work must be performed onsite by well-established, responsible USA-based businesses with adequate trained personnel. The contract term is one year. Questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted by November 3, 2026. Proposal evaluation will consider factors such as purchase price, vendor reputation, total long-term cost, and place of business in Texas, with preference given to vendors using District forms. Awarded contractors must comply with specified insurance requirements, including Commercial General Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance, prior to starting work.