This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Gastonia, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Any bid may be withdrawn up until the due date and time set for bids. Any bid not so withdrawn shall constitute an irrevocable offer to provide the services set forth in the Contract for Mowing Services until one or more of the bids have been duly accepted. Please contact Lana DuPont, Grants Accounting Specialist at (704) 866-6906 or email at Lanad@cityofgastonia.com for any questions regarding this bid package. All questions concerning this project shall be submitted in writing to Lana DuPont at Lanad@cityofgastonia.com by 5:00 P.M. on February 16, 2022 The submission of a bid from any interested Contractor is in and of itself evidence that the Contractor has (a) examined the Contract for Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Services and Bid Letting Documents thoroughly, and (b) visited the site (s) where the work is to be performed and familiarized him/herself with all conditions affecting the bid and the possible performance of the work. Bid forms must be completed in ink or typewritten. If necessary, additional copies may be obtained from the Contract Coordinator The City of Gastonia specifically reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to accept any or all parts of a bid, to increase or decrease the quantity for required services to meet additional or reduced requirements or to re-solicit bids on the required services, or to reject any and all bids and formally advertise for bids on the required services or portionsthereof. All prospective bidders are to take special notice that performing the work per specifications as well as cost will be an important factor in determining selection of the contractor. Only contractors with a demonstrated ability to render mowing services will be awarded this contract The successful bidder shall procure and maintain, during the life of the contract, the following insurance coverage's: Worker's Compensation: Coverage to apply for all employees for statutory limits in compliance with the applicable state and federal laws. The policy must include employer's liability with a limit of $100,000 for each accident, $100,000 bodily injury by disease each employee and $500,000 bodily injury by disease policy limit. Comprehensive General Liability: Shall have minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This shall include premises and/or operations, independent contractors, products and/or completed operations, broad form property damage and explosion, collapse and underground damage coverage, sudden and accidental pollution losses, and a contractual liability endorsement. Business Auto Policy: Shall have minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This shall include: owned vehicles, hired and non-owned vehicles and employee non-ownership. Hold Harmless: The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Gastonia from all loss, liability, claims or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from bodily injury, including death or property damage to any person or persons caused in whole or in part by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Contractor except to the extent same are caused by the negligence or misconduct of the City.