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

These 17 properties are set on 118 acres of recreational parks that provide activities for both citizens of the community and visitors to our city. The facilities encompass the Southern Appalachian landscape highlighted with rolling hills, valleys, rivers and streams and beautiful native landscapes. These Parks combine both newly renovated turf with the grasses originally sowed at construction. The City of Asheville is requesting proposals from qualified, licensed landscape contractors with deep horticultural knowledge to successfully maintain heavily used turf areas on parks and recreational facilities - Correct horticultural practices for keeping the turf areas mowed at the proper height. - Edging sidewalks adjacent to the turf areas and string trimming areas not reachable by mowing equipment. - Blowing clumped up clippings from turf areas after mowing and also removing clippings from sidewalks or mulched areas. All questions concerning this Request for Proposals (RFP) should be submitted via email to: Jason Crenshaw, at jcrenshaw@ashevillenc.gov Prospective Consultants are notified that the City of Asheville has adopted an Asheville Business Inclusion Plan to encourage participation by women and minority businesses in the awarding of contracts. Women and minority businesses are invited to participate. Questions regarding this should be directed to Asheville Business Inclusion Program Manager, Community & Economic Development at (828) 259-8050 or abi@ashevillenc.gov . Prospective Consultants are notified that the City of Asheville has adopted a Drug-Free Workplace Policy requiring successful firms to ensure that a drug-free workplace is provided in the performance of any City of Asheville contract. By submitting a Letter of Interest and Statement of Qualifications, the Prospective Consultant certifies that if awarded the Contract, they and their subcontractors shall comply with the City's Drug-Free Workplace Policy