Code Enforcement Mowing Contract

The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Purchasing and Compliance Department is requesting bids on code enforcement mowing and brush hogging services within city limits under IFB-26-42, with sealed bids due June 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST and the public bid opening at the City of Bentonville Administrative Services Building.

The scope requires all labor, equipment, transportation, and materials to perform code compliance mowing, brush hogging, and debris removal services, including edging, litter and yard waste removal, weed-eating, blowing debris and clippings from surfaces, removal of excessive lawn clippings, and clearing loose limbs and leaves. Each service call requires a City Code Enforcement Officer present at the beginning and end of work, and the contractor must start within three business days of notification. There is no guaranteed minimum number of service calls per contract term. Subcontracting of any portion of work is prohibited.

The contract term is one year, renewable annually upon mutual written agreement for a maximum total of three years, with the first mowing cycle anticipated within one week of Notice to Proceed. Payment is based on per-hour fees with invoicing available upon 100% completion or on a progress basis. The City of Bentonville imposes a 9.5% sales tax rate; bidders must include applicable taxes in their bids. Award will be made to the lowest and most responsible bidder based on total bid price.

Bids must include a $500 bid bond (bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check), proof of Workers' Compensation insurance (statutory) and Commercial General Liability coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence), a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bidder Qualifications form, Contractor/Vendor Disclosure form, and specifications acknowledgment. Performance and Payment Bonds are not required. Bids remain irrevocable for 60 days following the public bid opening. Questions are due June 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM CST. The estimated award date is June 30, 2026. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately upon five or more service failures, with remedies required within 48 hours of notification.