RFB Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center Mowing

The Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center is seeking bids for lawn maintenance services. The successful bidder will be responsible for maintaining the lawn areas at the most beneficial level for turf once per week during the regular growing season and as needed in the off season. The scope of services includes mowing, trimming, edging, trash and debris removal, cleaning, weeding, leaf removal, pruning and plant care, mulch application, seasonal flowers and plant installation, and repairs. The contract term will be for one year with two possible additional one-year term renewals. • Mowing: The contractor will maintain lawn areas at the most beneficial level for turf once per week during the regular growing season and as needed in the off season. • Trimming: The contractor will line trim all areas not accessible with a mower, around immovable objects and plant areas. • Edging: The contractor will use a mechanical edger to perform edging as needed along sidewalks and curbing throughout the property. • Trash and debris removal: The contractor will monitor areas to be mowed and maintained for trash and debris and remove such trash and debris from the property. • Cleaning: The contractor will blow clear all hard surface areas of debris as they are made accessible at mowed areas. • Weeding: The contractor will chemically spray and manually remove weeds to maintain a weed-free appearance as needed. • Leaf removal: The contractor will remove fallen leaves from maintained areas biweekly and remove from the site from November 1 until January 15. • Pruning and plant care: The contractor will prune shrubs and small trees as necessary using proper horticultural practices and procedures to encourage growth and maintain the health of the plant material. • Mulch application: The contractor will provide a price to apply hardwood mulch once per year to all mulched areas. • Seasonal flowers/plants installation: The contractor will provide a price to place seasonal flowers/plants at the entrance to the facility four times per year. • Repairs: The contractor will repair any damages caused by other sources at the property owner's expense.