Grass Cutting and Lot Maintenance Services

The City of Greenville, North Carolina Community Development Division is requesting bids on grass cutting and lot maintenance services for approximately 50 city-owned lots in the West Greenville area under ITB #26-27-08, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST on October 27, 2026, with responses posted as an addendum by October 30.

The scope includes mowing, weed removal, edging, hedge and bush trimming, debris removal, vine and low-hanging limb removal, and mulch application. Most lots require bi-weekly maintenance from April 1 through October 30 and monthly maintenance from October 30 through April 1; Fifth Street and Imperial Site lots require weekly maintenance during the growing season. Subcontractors are prohibited—all work must be performed directly by the awarded contractor.

The contract runs January 1 through December 30, 2027, with the City reserving the right to extend annually for up to three additional years. Compensation is structured as twelve equal monthly installments paid following City inspection and approval. Bidders must submit sealed bids electronically to abasile@greenvillenc.gov or in person at 201 W. 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27835. Bids must include equipment specifications, three client references, proof of insurance, and required certifications.

Insurance requirements are Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million per occurrence, Workers Compensation Insurance as required by North Carolina law, and Commercial Automobile Insurance of $1 million per occurrence. The contract is funded in whole or in part with federal funding, requiring compliance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200, including nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, and suspension and debarment certifications. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may terminate with thirty days' written notice or immediately for poor performance or breach.