Spring Clean-up Maintenance & Mulching of Specific Public Garden Beds

The City of Upper Arlington is seeking a qualified vendor to perform spring clean-up, cutback, and mulching services for designated public garden beds. The contract requires the selected company to provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and materials, emphasizing that the work must be carried out by a firm whose primary income derives from landscape services and whose employees are highly trained in all aspects of landscaping, including plant identification. Bidders are expected to demonstrate their experience and may be asked to provide work history and references. All bid submissions must be made through the IonWave platform by the deadline of February 18, 2025, with the contract value estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. The City encourages participation from all businesses, including minority and women-owned enterprises. The procurement process is governed by detailed contractual and bidding guidelines, including mandatory terms related to applicable laws, indemnification, equal opportunity employment, municipal income tax withholding, force majeure, and contract termination provisions. Bidders must adhere to specific submission requirements, including submitting firm prices, excluding taxes, and complying with quality standards and bonding requirements. The City retains the right to accept or reject bids and to make awards based on the best interests of the municipality. The contract aims to ensure that the work is performed to high standards by experienced professionals, with a focus on transparency, legal compliance, and equitable opportunity for all qualified vendors.