ITB # 2024-029 Mowing Services-Miscellaneous City Lots

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The City of Salem, Virginia is seeking sealed bids from qualified and licensed bidders to provide mowing and trimming services at various locations within the city through Invitation to Bid (ITB) # 2024-029. The scope of work includes recurring mowing and trimming services on an estimated 107 acres of city-owned lots located throughout the Salem City jurisdiction. Bidders must meet the requirements outlined in the ITB and its attachments, including a mowing schedule and specifications. Pricing will be based on a per-acre rate, and bids are due by February 29, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. A pre-bid conference may be held for interested bidders to review the project details. The contract term and renewal options are not explicitly stated in the provided materials.

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There are no small business or minority set-aside requirements for this solicitation. The incumbent contractor is RC Lawncare Inc., based on the previous year's award under ITB # 2023-017. No specific award value or budget range is provided, but the prior year's bid tabulation shows annual bids ranging from $736.25 to $32,359.35 for mowing services across 15.5 acres. Funding for the contract will be through the City of Salem's general operating budget, and there are no requirements for bonds or surety. Local vendor preference is not a factor in the award decision, which will be based on the most responsive and responsible bidder meeting the criteria outlined in the ITB.