This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Council Bluffs, Iowa (City), is requesting bids to mow grassy areas on the side slopes of the Missouri River, Indian Creek, and Mosquito Creek Flood Levees from qualified and insured companies, herein called Bidder/Supplier/Contractor. All necessary personnel, supervision, materials and equipment to be provided by the Bidder and prices included in the bid should reflect the same. For the purpose of this bid, the following documents MUST be submitted: Bid Bond (if applicable) All pertinent information outlined in Ion Wave Exceptions Response Attachment (if applicable) Each of the three districts will be awarded separately. Contractor is not required to bid on every item, though it is permitted. The the work under this bid will be administered and overseen by an authorized designee of the Public Works Department. The price quote on the bid will become the price extended to the City of Council Bluffs for the contract period. The contract term is for one (1) year, approximately April 1, 2025, to June 1, 2026. Effective date for this contract is subject to approval via ordinance by the City of Council Bluffs. If it is mutually acceptable, this contract may be renewed for up to three (3), one (1) year terms. Should the contract be extended, prices paid by the City will receive a 3% price increase from previous year to offset rising material costs. In accordance with City ordinance, each bid in excess of $40,000 must be accompanied by cashier's check or bid bond payable to the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for a sum not less than 5% of the total amount of the bid. Copies of bid bonds or cashier's checks are to be uploaded in the assigned requested attachments area. Cashier's check shall clearly state cashier's check on it. Letters of credit and company or personal checks are not acceptable substitutes for a bid bond and would be cause for rejection of bid. **Please double check your math to make sure your 5% bid bond amount is accurate. Inaccurate amounts will be cause for rejection of bid. Question Deadline 01/30/2025 at 5:00 PM CT