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

The Town of Lebanon is seeking bid proposals for mowing services, string-trimming and Spring/Fall debris clean-up at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Prospect Hill Road. Lebanon. Me. Administration ofthese contracted services will be through the Select Board. It is the intent ofthe Town to procure, from an established and experienced contractor, the services for mowing and string-trimming. The goal ofthe Town is to find the most costeffective method ofmaintaining Town facilities while keeping a high level ofservice to the citizens of Lebanon. It is anticipated that the spring clean-up would commence prior to May, while mowing will commence the beginning of May through October, with the Fall clean-up occurring in November. The successful bidder shall be responsible for providing their own equipment and shall provide proof ofinsurance coverage including general and automobile liability, workers compensation and a State predetermination as an Independent Contractor, to the satisfaction ofthe Town. 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 ofthe 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 November 1st. 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. Any questions, please reach out to the Town Hall, Select Board's Assistant at 207-457-6082 Option #5. Bids will be awarded on March 18,2025 at the Lebanon Town Office. 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.