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

The Southington Board of Education is accepting bids for: Lawn Mowing and Trimming Services for six (6) school sites And fall and spring grounds debris clean up and removal services, for nine (9) school sites Additionally, the Southington Board of Education is seeking pricing for optional add on services for the Fall and Spring Grounds Debris Clean Up and Removal at nine (9) sites beginning with the Spring of 2024. Bidders may bid on any one, all or any combination of the sites. Spring grounds debris cleanup and removal may begin on April 1, 2024 and must be completed at all sites no later than April 30, 2024. Please note school will not be is session the week of April 8-12, 2024. Fall grounds debris cleanup and removal is required at the conclusion of the fall leaf drop, but no later than November 26, 2024. NOTE: For the periods beyond these dates, the timing is expected to be similar in nature. Sealed bid envelopes are to be returned to the address below with the bid number clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are invited to bid on the Fall Debris Cleanup and Removal and/or the Spring Debris Cleanup and Removal at any or all sites. Spring Grounds Debris Cleanup and Removal 2024 : Rake (or blow) school property to remove all leaves and debris from school building to property lines to remove accumulated trash and debris from winter. To include walkways, sidewalks, entrances, roadways, parking lots, top of drain grates, play areas, lawns, flower/shrub beds and fence lines. All debris collected is to be removed from the site and disposed of in a legal manner, offsite on a daily basis. Work may begin on April 1, 2024 and must be completed at all sites no later than April 30, 2024. Please note school will not be is session the week of April 8- 12, 2024. Fall Grounds Debris Cleanup and Removal 2024 : Rake (or blow) school property to remove all leaves and debris from school building to property lines. To include walkways, sidewalks, entrances, roadways, parking lots, top of drain grates, play areas, lawns, flower/shrub beds and fence lines. All debris collected is to be removed from the site and disposed of in a legal manner, offsite on a daily basis. Work is to be accomplished at the conclusion of the fall leaf drop but no later than November 26, 2024. Bid Bond (if required - see Bid Directions sheet) - Shall be in the amount equivalent to ten per cent (10%) of the contract made out in favor of the Board of Education and issued by a surety company acceptable to and approved by the Board of Education. A cashiers check or Treasurers check in the same amount may be submitted in lieu of the bid bond. Performance Bond (if required - see Bid Directions sheet) - The successful vendor must file a performance bond and execute the contract within fifteen (15) days from the date of award notification. Should it be necessary to start a project immediately, the performance bond in question must be in place before the project begins. The furnished bond must be in favor of the Board of Education and executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Connecticut and acceptable and approved by the Board of Education. It shall be for not less than one hundred per cent (100%) of the total contract price but in no case less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Payment Bond (if required - see Bid Directions sheet) - The successful bidder, shall file a payment bond and execute said contract within fifteen (15) days from the date of notification of such award. Should it be necessary to start a project immediately, the payment bond in question must be in place before the project begins.