This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Columbus, Georgia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Provide services for annual clearing of vacant or unoccupied lots, including cutting and removing grass, weeds, undergrowth and other vegetation, and removing any and all solid waste for the Department of Inspections and Code. Vendors may bid on Option 1: Grass Cutting Only; Option 2: Solid Waste Removal Only; or Both. Due to the number of upcoming projects, the City has identified the need to contract with additional vendors to provide the requested services. This Secondary Contract will run concurrently with Lot Clearing Services, RFB No. 18-0029 (the Prime Contract), which expires on March 11, 2020, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Bid security (Bid Bond) shall be required for all competitive sealed bids for construction contracts when the price is estimated by the Purchasing Officer to exceed $10,000. Bid security shall be a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in the State, or in the form of a certified check. Such bonds may also be required on construction contracts under $10,000 or other procurement contracts when circumstances warrant. Bid security shall be in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the bid amount. The City will accept a copy of a bid bond at the bid opening. However, if a copy of a bid bond is submitted, the bidder must submit to the Purchasing Division the identical original document within five (5) days after the bid opening. If the original document is not received within the five (5) days, the bid will not be considered. When a construction contract is awarded in excess of $25,000 the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State. The performance bond shall be equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the price specified in the bid. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package. The exterior of the envelope or package must reference the bidders name and address, the bid number, bid title, and must indicate the contents represent a bid or no bid submission. Failure to properly identify the bid submission may result in rejection of the bid. Questions concerning specifications must be submitted, in writing, at least 5 (five) working days (Monday-Friday) prior to receipt date. Questions received less than five working days prior to receipt date will not be considered.