Mowing Contract #4 - Vacant Lot Mowing

The City of Greenville's Public Works Department Buildings & Grounds Division is seeking bids for Mowing Contract #4, a comprehensive vacant lot maintenance service covering approximately 91.04 acres across four geographic areas: East/West Meadowbrook, Hooker Road Area, River Road/Highway 33 Area, and Pinecrest/Cedar Drive Area. The procurement requires a contractor to perform services including litter removal, limb removal, mowing, edging, weed trimming, and clipping/debris disposal on a three-week mowing cycle from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with potential annual contract extensions. Bidders must submit a per-acre pricing and total annual bid calculation based on 11 mowing cycles. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Public Works Department Conference Room. Sealed bids are due by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with questions about specifications required to be submitted by November 18, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Evaluation will consider pricing, compliance with specifications, and ability to meet insurance and regulatory requirements.

The contract includes specific diversity and compliance requirements, with established aspirational goals of 4% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 4% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, employers' liability, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. E-Verify compliance is mandatory, and contractors must register with the City of Greenville's online vendor portal. Additional requirements include submitting three client references for similar mowing projects and adherence to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Work must be performed Monday through Saturday during daylight hours, with Sunday work requiring prior City approval. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract covers 91.04 acres with 11 annual mowing cycles, suggesting a substantial service opportunity for qualified landscaping or grounds maintenance providers.