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

The Spring cleanup shall take place before the first mowing, typically during the third week in April. Debris is defined as leaves, grass clippings, twigs, branches, trash, any gravel, rock, pavement, sod, loam, etc. All debris must be removed from the site and properly disposed of by the contractor. Mowing must meet the standards set forth by recent legislation LD 274 "An Act to Preserve and Protect Ancient Burial Grounds and Burial Grounds in Which Veterans Are Buried." A copy of the applicable Maine Statue is attached for reference. The successful contractor will only be expected to meet the State standards that are specific to mowing (2.D & 2.E). The Cemetery grass shall be maintained between 1.5" and a maximum height of 3". Grass clippings shall be raked or mechanically bagged and removed from the site and properly disposed of by the contractor. Minor clippings may be left as mulch. Memorial Day and Independence Day mowing should be within 10 days prior to the holiday. Memorial stones must be kept clean and tidy; grass clippings must be blown or swept from stones and memorials immediately following mowing activities. All practical effort should be made to blow grass away from stones, use of chute guards is recommended to control blowing grass clippings. All mowing and trimming should be completed as to not damage stones and plantings at grave sites. No mowing activities will be allowed during an internment ceremony. The Fall cleanup shall take place after. Debris is defined as leaves, grass clippings, twigs, branches, trash, any gravel, rock, pavement, sod, loam, etc. Perform minor brush cuttings to include overgrown weeds. Report fallen trees and major limbs to the Town. All debris must be removed from the site and properly disposed of by the contractor. All services must be provided to the satisfaction of the Select Board. Should the contractor be in violation of the terms of the agreement, the contractor will be given written notice of this violation and allowed three days to comply with the conditions of the notice. Should the contractor fail to comply, the Town reserves the right to nullify the agreement and to apply penalties for nonperformance. The Select Board reserves the right to waive all information in bids, to accept any bid or any portion thereof, or to reject any or all bids. In evaluating bids, price shall be a major factor but not the only consideration. Any questions, please reach out to the Town Hall, Select Board's Assistant at 207-457-6082 Option #5.