The City of Hopkinsville is accepting bids from licensed contractors to mow from April 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024 on a weekly cycle in Hopkinsville. The property listed in the packet is for the mowing of the Pioneer Cemetery, West 13th Street. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly and prominently marked on the outside of the envelope with the following: SEALED BID 2024 - Pioneer Cemetery Mowing Project Bid Number: 2024-10300-012 If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope marked "SEALED BID" and mailed to Mike Perry, Public Works Director, 715 South Virginia Street, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240, allowing sufficient time for such mailing to reach this address prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. Additional information or clarification of any of the instructions or information contained herein may be obtained from the Public Works Director at (270) 890-0600. The successful bidder(s) will be required to possess a City of Hopkinsville business license prior to the official award of the contract and for the duration of the contract period. Specifications are based on City needs and standards to meet specific City requirements. Specifications are not established arbitrarily to limit competition or to exclude otherwise competitive bidders. In case of disputes as to whether the service quoted or delivered meets specifications, the decision of the City Public Works Director, or other authorized City representative, shall be final and binding on all parties. Bidders should base their bidding on the cost per listed address or lots, not per man hour, nor per equipment hour, nor a minimum number of lots. Project Scope This project involves mowing 1 property in the City of Hopkinsville. The City expects the successful bidder to mow the grass to a height of three inches (3"); to perform all necessary weed eating; and to remove any junk, litter, and trash. The City requires before and after pictures of the property to demonstrate when the work was accomplished. The successful contractor(s) will save, protect, defend, and hold harmless the City of Hopkinsville, their officers, and agents against any suit for damages or judgment that may be rendered in the execution of the scope of work associated with this request for bids. The contractor(s) will be responsible for strict compliance with EPA, ANSI, OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations applicable. All prices must include compliance with the above regulations. The contractor(s) will be responsible for the cost of and proper disposal of debris and any hazardous or special waste material. No items may be salvaged or diverted for private use. Due to weather conditions, if a drought occurs during the duration of this contract your payment may be prorated based upon the needs of lawn care services needed.
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