How to bid on grounds and garden maintenance for Ocean City

What Ocean City is buying

The City of Ocean City is seeking a contractor for weekly upkeep and maintenance of city-owned grounds and garden plots. Specific locations and requirements are set out in the specifications and Bid Proposal Form(s).

This opportunity may interest firms that provide grounds and garden maintenance and can meet the work requirements described in the bid documents.

Deadline and what to do before it

The opportunity was published October 14, 2026. Responses are due October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Plan to submit through OpenGov before the deadline. Allow time to review the documents, prepare your response, and complete the portal submission.

Who this opportunity may suit

This bid is relevant to contractors in grounds maintenance, gardening, or related facilities services. Before deciding to respond, check the specifications and Bid Proposal Form(s) for the locations, tasks, and other requirements.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement. The portal may show a brief “just a moment” security check the first time; let it finish so the project page loads.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Addenda notices come through OpenGov, so check the project for updates as you prepare your bid.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the specifications, general instructions, and Bid Proposal Form(s) carefully. Use them to identify every location and maintenance task included in the contract, and make sure your response addresses what the forms request.

Review any addenda and account for them in your response. Check that required information is complete and that your submission is successfully entered in OpenGov before the deadline.