ITB 26-19787-YB Mowing Services for Stormwater Detention Basin

The City of Lubbock has issued Invitation to Bid ITB 26-19787-YB for mowing services for stormwater detention basins. The contract is for an initial one-year term with the option for four one-year extensions and will automatically renew unless a 90-day written notice to terminate is provided. Bids are due by October 06, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. and can be submitted electronically via Bonfire or as a hard copy. The award will generally be granted to the low bidder who most closely meets the specifications, though the City may consider delivery time, life-cycle costing, and a five percent local preference for businesses located within the municipality. The scope of work requires cutting turf to a height of 4 inches, ensuring no clumps or windrows are left, and cleaning all hardscapes. Contractors must remove all debris, including trash and motor vehicle parts, and maintain a 5-foot undisturbed natural vegetation buffer near Playa Lakes. Key deliverables include a maintenance schedule due within 15 days of the award and a photographic record of before-and-after work delivered within 5 days of completion. The successful contractor must begin activities within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Administrative requirements include maintaining automobile liability insurance of 1,000,000 dollars and providing Material Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous chemicals used. Invoices must be itemized and submitted in duplicate to the City's Accounts Payable office, with the City reserving the right to make payments via PCARD. Bidders must complete the bid table and sign the Bid Submission Information form, ensuring that prices remain firm for at least 60 days and exclude taxes.