Cemetery Lawn Mowing and Grounds Maintenance

The City of Ellsworth is seeking qualified contractors to deliver lawn mowing and grounds maintenance services at Juniper Cemetery and Beechland Cemetery. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to maintain the cemeteries in a clean, safe, and respectful condition fitting for active municipal cemeteries. The scope of work emphasizes careful handling of cemetery grounds to avoid damage to headstones, markers, fencing, trees, and other features. Any damage must be promptly reported and repaired at the contractor’s expense, ensuring the city's satisfaction. Work schedules should minimize disruption to cemetery visitors, services, and municipal activities, reflecting the importance of maintaining a respectful environment. The solicitation, identified as 2026-GEN-006, was posted on April 23, 2026, with a response deadline of May 14, 2026. The contract is managed by the City of Ellsworth’s Procurement office in Maine, with Roddy Ehrlenbach, Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities, serving as the primary point of contact.