Landscaping Government Contracts in Texas
Government landscaping contracts cover grounds maintenance, mowing, tree care, irrigation, and snow removal at federal installations, parks, cemeteries, and state facilities. Solicited under NAICS 561730 with an $9.5M size standard, they are accessible first contracts for small firms: recurring scopes, local performance, and frequent small-business set-asides. Agencies evaluate equipment capacity, crew scheduling, and seasonal surge ability.
Selling to government in Texas
Texas posts state solicitations on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and runs a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) program with subcontracting goals on most contracts over $100K. Major federal buyers include JBSA, Fort Cavazos, and a large VA footprint.
Texas SmartBuy / ESBD — Texas's procurement portalLandscaping contract awards in Texas
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 399 federal landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in Texas, obligating $83.8M. The largest buyer was the Department of Defense ($64.6M).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Defense$64.6M
- 2. Department of Veterans Affairs$17.0M
- 3. Department of Homeland Security$570K
- 4. Department of Transportation$434K
- 5. Department of Justice$386K
Recent awards
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-02
Grounds maintenance - san antonio national cemetery
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-02
Funds for headstone setting
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Task order #2 beverly gm oy1 contract (contract #36c78625d50261.) (clins 10001, 10003, 10004, 10005, 10006, 10019) (pop…
- Ricky J Burton$10KForest Service · 2026-10-01
Mowing & landscaping services at the supervisors office of the national forest and grasslands in texas
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-09-28
Dallas-ft. worth national cemetery - tree maintenance services
- Vet Blue, LLC$10KDepartment of Veterans Affairs · 2026-09-28
Task order for grounds maintenance crown hill national cemetery
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
Requirements to expect
- Grounds maintenance schedule meeting PWS frequencies (mowing heights, edging, fertilization)
- Pesticide/herbicide applicator licenses for chemical applications
- Equipment list adequate for the acreage and surfaces specified
- Service Contract Act wage compliance for laborers
- Snow/storm response times where included in scope
- Disposal and composting practices per facility rules
The full documents list and proposal checklist are in the Landscaping government contracts guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on landscaping in Texas?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $83.8M across 399 landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in Texas (NAICS 561730), an average of $210K per award. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer.
Where are landscaping bids posted in Texas?
Federal opportunities performed in Texas are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on Texas SmartBuy / ESBD, and counties, cities, and school districts run their own portals — register with the largest ones in your service area.
Do I need to register with the state of Texas to bid?
For Texas state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on Texas SmartBuy / ESBD. Federal contracts performed in Texas only require SAM.gov registration, though state small-business certifications can still help with subcontracting.
Are landscaping contracts good first government contracts?
Yes. Scopes are familiar, performance is local, and set-asides are common. The National Cemetery Administration and military bases regularly award grounds contracts to first-time federal contractors.
How is government landscaping priced?
Usually firm-fixed-price monthly or per-service-event rates against defined frequencies, with option years. Build SCA wages, equipment depreciation, and fuel into the rate — change orders are hard to get for underpriced base work.