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

The City of Altoona request proposals from Lawn Maintenance companies (hereinafter called Business) interested in providing grass cutting services to vacant lots and lots occupied by vacant structures throughout the City of Altoona on an as-needed basis. Requests for services will be provided by the City of Altoona Department of Codes and Inspections in accordance with the enforcement of the City of Altoona International Property Maintenance Code. The Business will provide grass cutting on vacant lots and lots occupied by vacant structures throughout the City of Altoona. Availability by telephone during normal City Hall office hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) will be required. A 24-hour response will be required for all requested services. Typical requests for services will be conducted via email from the City of Altoona, which will include the property address and pictures of the overgrowth. The Business shall provide services including but not limited to: 1. Cutting of all grass, weeds, and overgrowth on lots 2. Cutting of all grass, weeds and overgrowth from the sidewalk to the curb line 3. Removal of all grass, weeds and overgrowth 4. Blowing off hard surfaces following cutting and removal of all grass, weeds and overgrowth 5. Tools to be used include lawnmower, weed trimmer, blower, hedge trimmer, rake. The City reserves the right to amend the Request for Proposals by addendum issued up to five (5) business days prior to submittal deadline. Any addendum will be posted on the City's website as well as emailed or faxed to all who have been provided copies of the Request for Proposals. It is the responsibility of those downloading the Request for Proposals to check the website for any addenda. If revisions warrant, in the City's opinion, the postponement of the date for submittal, an addendum will be issued announcing the new date. Proposals received after the submission deadline above will not be considered. Any materials submitted in response to the Request for Proposals become the property of the City of Altoona and will not be returned. Any and all expenses associated with the preparation of the proposal are the responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the City. Respondents may submit questions in writing to Rebecca Brown at the above address or via email to rbrown@altoonapa.gov. The Business agrees to carry Workers Compensation Insurance, Unemployment Compensation Insurance, General Liability Insurance, Professional Liability Coverage, Automobile Liability Coverage and Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. The City of Altoona reserves the right to enter into a one (1) year agreement; the proposed pricing should reflect this.