Chalkrock, buckskin & powder creek mowing

The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission awarded a landscaping and facility maintenance contract to Leise Lawn Care, a sole proprietorship operated by Joseph Leise of Hartington, Nebraska, effective September 9, 2026. The contract encompasses mowing and grounds maintenance services at three Wildlife Management Areas in northeastern Nebraska: Buckskin Hills WMA, Powder Creek WMA, and Chalkrock WMA, located near Newcastle and Junction. The total contract value is $1,042.00, with services performed under a performance period running from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. The Lewis and Clark Natural Resources District participates in cost-sharing arrangements for portions of the work.

The scope of work includes routine mowing operations at designated heights of 2.5 to 4 inches, vegetation trimming around structures, vault toilet cleaning, picnic shelter maintenance, campsite grill cleaning, and litter removal. Leise Lawn Care is responsible for providing all equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to execute the contract and assumes full liability for damage to government or private property. Work must be completed within five business days of scheduling notification, with specific completion milestones identified for May through September 2026. The contractor is required to comply with federal work eligibility verification, drug-free workplace certification, debarment status requirements, and the Buy America Build America Act provisions applicable to infrastructure materials.