Vacant Lot Mowing Services Contract #4

The City of Greenville's Public Works Department is soliciting bids for its Vacant Lot Mowing Contract #4, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of December 4, 2025. The contract encompasses mowing, edging, weed trimming, debris and limb removal, and litter cleanup on designated vacant parcels across Greenville, North Carolina. The scope includes approximately 91 acres of lots, with services to be performed Monday through Saturday during daylight hours, starting around April 1, 2026, for an initial one-year term with options for up to two additional years. Bidders are required to submit detailed bid sheets, references of similar projects, and complete MWBE outreach and certification forms, with MWBE participation being a key component of the evaluation process. The contract value is estimated between $50,000 and $150,000, based on unit prices per acre, which bidders must provide. The procurement emphasizes compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including OSHA safety standards, nondiscrimination provisions under Title VI, and E-Verify employment verification. Insurance requirements mandate general liability coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence and workers’ compensation coverage before work begins. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, modify the scope, and select the most advantageous proposal, with evaluation based on responsiveness, references, MWBE efforts, and compliance rather than solely price. Contract administration will be managed by the City’s Financial Services Manager and Buildings Facilities Coordinator, with all proposals binding for 90 days post-submission. The process involves submitting sealed proposals to the designated address, with clear marking, and includes provisions for contract amendments, subcontracting restrictions, and mandatory insurance and nondiscrimination commitments.