The City of Greenfield is looking for mowing contractors to submit bids to provide mowing, trimming, bush-hogging, and trash removal services on properties in violation of local weed, trash, and zoning ordinances. Description of anticipated work a. Weeds. Weeds, tall grass, and overgrown shrubs shall be trimmed to a length acceptable to the City. The general objective is to remove weeds and shorten tall grass; it is not necessary for high-quality finish mowing. Required work varies depending on site from finish mowing to bush-hogging. Grass and weed heights can range from 4" to more than 12". Hand trimming is not requested except for areas where the overgrowth cannot be mown or bush-hogged. Leaves and trimmings need not be raked or otherwise collected, unless necessary for compliance with City Codes or if directed to do so by the City. b. Trash. Trash and rubbish may need to be cleared and removed to accomplish (a) above, or as requested by the City. Such work may include collection and removal of blown debris (cans, papers, etc.), tables, fallen limbs, etc. c. Season. The expected time frame for work will be April through November, depending on weather conditions. All bids expire December 31 of the year submitted.
Procedure for awarding jobs a. Bidding. The Board of Public Works and Safety shall select a pool of qualified contractors' bids to use during the mowing season, based on submitted bids (see below). b. Job selection. The City, on an as needed basis, shall contact the contractor with the lowest bid, with equipment appropriate for the job, and available on the needed schedule. The contractor will be notified of the required job by the City by phone, e-mail or fax with the address, scope of work, and any site-specific details. A work order detailing jobs to be done will be available for pickup for contractors requiring such. c. Equal work. The City will attempt to provide an equal amount of work to all contractors in the mowing pool, depending on qualifications, throughout the season.
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