Lawn Care Maintenance

The City of Upper Arlington is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive lawn care maintenance services across various city-owned properties and parks. The scope includes all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and expertise to perform tasks such as fertilization, weed control, aeration, and seeding. The contract, titled "Lawn Care Maintenance," is open for responses through the IonWave platform, with a submission deadline of March 27, 2025. The project is estimated to be valued between $50,000 and $200,000, and the city encourages participation from all businesses, including minority and women-owned enterprises, to promote diversity and inclusion in procurement. The procurement process is governed by detailed bidding and contractual guidelines outlined in several documents. These include requirements for formal competitive bidding, stipulating adherence to Ohio laws, provisions for bid submission, pricing, and contract execution, as well as mandatory contract terms covering legal compliance, indemnification, equal opportunity employment, tax withholding, force majeure, and contract termination rights. Bidders are advised to carefully review instructions on bid submission, including online procedures, bid security, and sample requirements, with the city reserving rights to accept or reject bids and to modify or cancel the solicitation as needed. The comprehensive framework ensures transparency, fairness, and legal compliance throughout the procurement process.