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

BIDDER'S QUESTIONS: 1.1 All Questions regarding technical specification, bid process, or other related questions must be directed to the contact person indicated on the RFB. 2. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: 2.1 If you are an individual with special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify City Hall, 110 South Ash Street, Nevada, Missouri, 64772 or Call 417-448-5102, at least five (5) working days prior to the bid opening. 3. BID EVALUATION/CONTRACT AWARD: 3.1 Any contract resulting from this request shall be awarded in response to a bid providing the lowest and best bid to the City of Nevada. 3.2 The City of Nevada reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities not involving price, time or changes in the work, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive, unbalanced or conditional bids. Also, the City reserves the right to reject the bid of any bidder it believes would not be in the best interest of the City to make an award to that bidder, whether because the bid is not responsive or the bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standards or criteria established for the proposed services. The City also reserves the right to select the bid it deems most beneficial and economical. 3.3 The City of Nevada hereby notifies all bidders that it will insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry or national origin in consideration for an award. 4. STATE CONTRACT: (if applicable) 4.1 This is to advise all Bidders that the City of Nevada will check the State of Missouri Contract pricing. Section I. Mowing Specifications 1.1 Hours of Work: The contractor agrees to complete all required mowing between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week during the term of the contract. No mowing will be allowed outside these times or on the weekends without prior approval of the Parks & Recreation Grounds Supervisor. 1.2 Trash and Debris: All contracted sites to be mowed shall be cleared of trash and debris by contractor prior to mowing. All branches shall be picked up and piled at an area agreed upon between the Park & Recreation Department and contractor. 1.3 Height of Cut: Contractor shall set his equipment to cut at 3 inches, except where specified. Height of cut will be checked by department staff. 1.4 Frequency of Mowing: All contracted sites shall be mowed every seven (7) days, except where specified. 1.5 Inspection: The Parks & Recreation Grounds Supervisor or designee, shall inspect all contracted sites each week for contract compliance. 1.6 Trimming: Final trimming around permanent objects such as trees, posts, shrubs, fences, play equipment, bleachers, signs, etc. will be accomplished with suitable equipment and at the same height as the rest of the turf areas on the same seven (7) day cycle as the mowing. 1.7 Final Appearance: Mowing patterns shall be such that the clippings are evenly distributed and not wind-rowed, or blown into playground or planting areas, sidewalks, or roadways. 1.8 Equipment Condition: Mowing equipment shall be kept in good, safe operating condition with sharp blades to ensure a proper cut, and in such condition that oil and fuel is not leaked. Mowing deck shoots must be in the down position whenever the mower is running.