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Weed Removal & Mowing
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The City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is seeking bids from qualified and insured contractors to perform weed abatement and mowing services across designated areas within the city. The contract requires the selected bidder to provide all necessary personnel, supervision, materials, and equipment, with prices to be included in the bid submission. Bidders must submit specific documentation, including a bid bond (if applicable), relevant information via Ion Wave, and a current list of their equipment. The contract is awarded on an all-or-nothing basis to a single bidder and will be overseen by the Community Development Department. The initial contract period spans from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension for additional one-year terms upon mutual agreement. Any proposed price increases after the first year must be justified and submitted by October 1st of each year for approval, with prices remaining firm during each extension. Bids exceeding $40,000 must be accompanied by a bid bond or cashier’s check equal to at least 5% of the bid amount, payable to the City of Council Bluffs, with acceptable bonds uploaded as part of the submission. The contract’s total value is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with bid requirements and transparency, with detailed instructions provided for submission and evaluation. The contract aims to ensure effective maintenance of city properties through competitive bidding, clear contractual terms, and adherence to city ordinances and policies.
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Agency
Place of Performance
IA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Bid Bond (if applicable) All pertinent information outlined in Ion Wave Current list of Bidder's equipment
This is an all or nothing bid and will be awarded to one Bidder. The work under this bid will be administered and overseen by the Community Development Department.
The price quote on the bid will become the price extended to the City of Council Bluffs for the contract period.
CONTRACT TERM - The period of this Contract shall be from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, and can be extended for additional one (1) year periods upon approval of both parties. After the initial year, any cost increase request must be accompanied by justification documentation from the Contractor of a price increase and is subject to approval or denial by the City. The price increase request must be submitted to the Community Development Department Director or their designee by October 1st of the current contract year if wanting to renew the contract for an additional year. Prices are to remain firm throughout each contract extension period.
BID BOND - In accordance with City ordinance, each bid in excess of $40,000 must be accompanied by cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for a sum not less than 5% of the total amount of the bid. Copies of bid bonds or cashier's checks are to be uploaded in the assigned requested attachments area. Cashier's check shall clearly state cashier's check on it. Letters of credit and company or personal checks are not acceptable substitutes for a bid bond and would be cause for rejection of bid. **Please double check your math to make sure your 5% bid bond amount is accurate. Inaccurate amounts will be cause for rejection of bid.
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