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

The City of Sikeston is soliciting bids for the mowing of approximately 135 properties, a portion belonging to the LCRA and a portion being nuisance lots within the City. o The contractor will mow the lawn and trim around any other fixture or amenity within the defined property boundaries. o Trimming must be completed at the time of mowing. o Following mowing and trimming, the Contractor is responsible for removing any grass clippings from sidewalks, trails, parking areas, streets, and gutter lines with a blower or other means. o For those properties with curbs, the Contractor will trim grass off the curbs in a defined edge and then may spray herbicide to reduce trimming not to exceed a 4-inch spray pattern. o The Contractor will also be responsible for trimming and/or spraying vegetation where the edge of the concrete curb/gutter meets the pavement. o The City of Sikeston reserves the right to withhold payment from any contractor who fails to completely mow and trim any contracted property. o When mowing and trimming around trees and shrubs, the Contractor will avoid damaging trees and shrubs with trimmers and mowers. (Contractors are encouraged to use a selective herbicide around trees and shrubs with a spray pattern not to exceed the boundaries of the mulch ring.) o The Contractor will be responsible for the damage to trees and shrubs as the result of careless trimming and mowing practices. o The Contractor shall pick up trash and litter before each mowing as a part of his work. o The Contractor shall pick up any large bulky junk items and take to the curb for disposal by the city. The contractor shall contact the Community Development Director for removal. o Any vehicles, trailers etc. on lots shall be reported to the Community Development Director for removal. When determining the successful vendor, the City of Sikeston reserves the right to apply up to a five percent (5%) local vendor preference for goods and services provided by vendors located within the City Limits of Sikeston. The successful bidder shall post all applicable bonds, licenses, and insurance as required by the City of Sikeston, including obtaining a City Business License. Prevailing Wages The use of prevailing wages (State and/or Federal) is waived for this project. This contract will be awarded at the March 3, 2025 (tentative date) City Council meeting and will become effective April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The City of Sikeston reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept the lowest and best bid for each of the listed properties.