Mowing Contract #9 - Citywide Right-of-Way Mowing

The City of Greenville, North Carolina Public Works Department, Buildings and Grounds Division is soliciting bids for Mowing Contract #9, a comprehensive citywide right-of-way maintenance project. The contract involves routine maintenance services for 134 identified mowing locations, including litter removal, finish mowing, edging, weed trimming, limb removal, and debris/clipping cleanup on a bi-weekly cycle during the mowing season. Bidders must provide three client references for similar projects and complete all required contractor data forms with their submission. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Public Works Department Conference Room (1500 Beatty Street), with sealed proposals due by Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The anticipated contract period runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with potential annual extensions for up to two additional years. All mowing must be performed Monday through Saturday during daylight hours, maintaining a uniform 2.5-inch grass height, and contractors must be prepared to begin work within seven days of receiving a notice to proceed.

The City has established aspirational Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals of 4% each for this contract. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and demonstrate E-Verify compliance. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will hold proposals for ninety days from the bid opening. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract involves extensive maintenance across 134 locations, suggesting a substantial annual investment. Contractors will be paid monthly based on completed work, with invoices due by the 10th of each month and City payment expected within thirty days of invoice approval. The contractor assumes full liability for any damages to City or private property resulting from their operations, and the City explicitly states it will not be responsible for contractor employee injuries or property damage while on City property.