PRIVATE LOT MOWING

The contract, titled "PRIVATE LOT MOWING" and solicited under number 2026-PUBLIC WORKS-014, entails mowing and removal of grass and weeds on private properties across various sites within the City of Jackson, Michigan. The services cover a range of lot sizes, with approximately 120 properties sized 1 to 5,000 square feet, 200 properties sized 5,001 to 10,000 square feet, 50 properties sized 10,001 to 20,000 square feet, 20 properties sized 20,001 to 43,560 square feet, and 10 properties over 43,561 square feet. In addition, extra work can be performed on an hourly rate basis, with an estimated total of 150 hours available. The solicitation was posted on March 20, 2026, with a response deadline set for April 8, 2026. The contract is managed by the Public Works agency in Jackson, with Mike Osborn serving as the Director of Public Works and Kari Kerstetter as the Purchasing Coordinator, providing points of contact for inquiries. This contract is subject to federal compliance requirements due to involvement with HUD funding, as outlined in the CDBG Additional Federal Requirements Special Provisions. Contractors must adhere to affirmative action steps promoting minority and women’s business participation, comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, and follow equal employment opportunity regulations. Additional compliance measures include adherence to labor laws like the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as well as obligations related to reporting, audit rights, and record retention. These provisions ensure that contractors comply with federal mandates, maintain transparency, and uphold fair labor standards throughout the execution of mowing services on private properties within the city.