This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Smithfield, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities if the contractor(s) fails to meet all terms and conditions of the contract award. The contractor is responsible for all errors, omissions, and deviations from the contract requirements. All bids must be made on the required BID form. All blank spaces for BID prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten. The BID form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the BID form is required. BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the Scope of Work requested by the OWNER, the Town of Smithfield, by careful examination of the site and thorough review of the Scope of Work. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the Scope of Work to be provided. To schedule another time/date for your walk-through, contact Gary Johnson at (919) 934-2148. Questions concerning the services required will be answered at the time of the walk-through. Each bidder may submit a price for providing services outlined in the Scope of Services for Group 1 Parks, Group 2 Parks or may bid both groups Combined Group Bid. Bid awards will be given to the lowest responsible bidder(s) based on cost of each group and total cost for the scope of services. One contractor may be selected for combined groups bid or two separate contractors may be selected, one for group 1 and another for group 2 based on lowest cost. SCOPE OF SERVICES GROUP 1 PARKS Facilities: Burlington Park, Johnson Park, Buffalo Creek Greenway, Greytown Park, Eva Ennis Park and Jackie Ray Bryant Walking Trail / Splash Pad, Jaycee Kiddie Park to Boat Ramp (including retention pond area), Neuse River Amphitheater and Neuse Little Theatre Turfgrass areas shall be maintained (mowed and trimmed) at a height of not more than two inches and shall be cut not less than once every 7 days April 1 through October 31 and as needed November 1 through March 31. If dry weather conditions adequately inhibit the growth of the turf, fewer cuttings shall be permitted, if approved by owner/Contract Administrator. Herbicides shall be applied as needed to maintain the shrub beds, around trees, fence lines, curbing, sidewalk and signs in a weed free condition. Manual weeding will also be acceptable. Playground areas must be free of weeds by spraying, pulling weeds, etc. Litter shall be removed at each location as necessary prior to any mowing operation. In addition, tree limbs, branches, etc. must be removed from area and fence lines must be kept free of debris. Any and all debris left on sidewalks, parking lots, streets, or other surfaces from maintenance operations shall be removed prior to the end of each workday. Insecticides shall be applied so as to control insect infestation and minimize damage to shrubs as needed, or as requested by the Contract Administrator. Playgrounds must be treated as to remain free of insects, fire ants, etc. Curb & sidewalks must be edged at every other cutting. Up to 200 cubic yards of mulch (provided by the Town) installed in playgrounds and/or plant beds GROUP 2 PARKS Facilities: Talton Park (except playing field), Smith Collins Park (including playing field), Broadwell Park, Civitan Baseball Park and 2nd Street Dog Park (except playing field), & Smithfield Community Park (except playing fields). Turfgrass areas shall be maintained (mowed and trimmed) at a height of not more than two inches and shall be cut not less than once every 7 days April 1 through October 31 and as needed November 1 through March 31. If dry weather conditions adequately inhibit the growth of the turf, fewer cuttings shall be permitted, if approved by owner/Contract Administrator. (Contract period will be July 1 - June 30) Herbicides shall be applied as needed to maintain the shrub beds, around trees, fence lines, curbing, sidewalk and signs in a weed free condition. Manual weeding will also be acceptable. Playground areas must be free of weeds by spraying, pulling weeds, etc. Litter shall be removed at each location as necessary prior to any mowing operation. In addition, tree limbs, branches, etc. must be removed from area and fence lines must be kept free of debris. Any and all debris left on sidewalks, parking lots, streets, or other surfaces from maintenance operations shall be removed prior to the end of each workday. Insecticides shall be applied so as to control insect infestation and minimize damage to shrubs as needed, or as requested by the Contract Administrator. Playgrounds must be treated as to remain free of insects, fire ants, etc. Up to 200 cubic yards of mulch (provided by the Town) installed in playgrounds and/or plant beds Curb & sidewalks must be edged at every other cutting.