This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Town of Union, New York. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town of Union Department of Code Enforcement is seeking proposals for providing lawn cutting and snow removal services for properties within the Town of Union. By Town Code, the Code Department can order the cutting of lawns by a private contractor and bill the property owner. In a typical year the Town has approximately 40-50 lawn cutting and 10-20 snow shoveling work orders. Occasionally, excessive garbage will have to be picked up and disposed of. At the time of the issuance of a work order for the cutting of grass, it will be at least eleven inches high. Estimates should be based on this situation along with the need to remove the yard waste. In addition, the contractor must clean-up any grass clippings on the sidewalk area and may not discharge grass onto a public street. In the case of snow removal, at the time of the work order it is extremely likely that the snow will be compacted and requires the use of salt. Contractor shall email a picture of the completed work or notify the Code Office when the work is completed. Each bidder must provide a written summary explanation of the quantity and quality of its equipment and work force, together with expected response times. Each bidder shall provide a detailed list of prior similar projects or work orders, including the name, address, business telephone and cellular telephone of contact person so that the Town of Union can check on responsibility of the bidder. Umbrella Liability policy in the amount of $1,000,000 with coverage to follow form of the underlying coverages. Automotive Liability Insurance policy in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) single limit for bodily injury and property damage. Policy must include Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the Town. Coverage should apply to all owned, nonowned and hired vehicles. All said insurance policies shall contain the following clause: "In the event of any material alteration, non-renewal, or cancellation of this policy, at least thirty (30) days notice thereof shall be given to the Town of Union Comptroller at her office at 3111 E. Main Street, Endwell, NY 13760." All coverage should be placed with a licensed insurance carrier with an AM Best rating of A- or better.