2027 Lawn Maintenance

Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority is requesting bids for lawn maintenance at fifteen facilities throughout Dutchess County for the 2027 season, with bids due September 30, 2026 by 1:00 p.m. Attendance at a mandatory site visit is required for all new bidders; incumbents (New Image Property Maintenance, Curti Group, North Landscaping, and Garone's Lawn & Landscaping) are exempt. Two identical site-visit sessions are scheduled for September 16 and September 17, 2026, covering three complex locations: Greenfields Water Facility (Hyde Park), Valley Dale Water Facility (Pleasant Valley), and Dalton Farms Water Facility (Poughquag). Bidders must RSVP by emailing cfalcone@dutchessny.gov and provide their own transportation. Failure to attend and sign the attendance roster is grounds for bid rejection.

The scope encompasses mowing, weed whacking, mulching, and landscaped-bed maintenance across fifteen water and sewer plants. The Main Office Building receives specialized spring and fall leaf cleanup and mulching; approximately twenty-three site visits are budgeted per facility (twenty-five for the Main Office) throughout the contract term. The contract runs April 1 through November 30, 2027, with an optional one-year extension at the Authority's discretion.

Pricing is a single lump-sum quote covering all equipment, overhead, administrative expenses, travel, and insurance. New York State prevailing wage requirements apply under PRC #2026018969 (valid through June 31, 2027); certified payroll records must be submitted electronically within thirty days of work completion and uploaded to the NYS DOL website by December 31, 2025. The successful bidder must carry comprehensive general liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate), automotive liability ($1 million combined single limit), excess umbrella liability ($1 million), and statutory workers' compensation, with certificates due within fifteen days of award. Contractor registry certification is required prior to bidding. The Authority guarantees only the not-to-exceed amount for work completed as specified; pro-rated deductions apply for work not performed due to weather or other reasons.