Grounds Maintenance Services 2027-2029

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive vegetation management, landscaping, grass cutting, weed control, and related grounds‑maintenance services at 102 district sites for the three‑year period 2027‑2029. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder and will be structured as a requirement contract, with a minimum order volume of 5 % of the total contract value. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by 1:00 pm on November 13, 2026. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by November 4, 2026. The work includes routine weekly maintenance, seasonal tasks (spring/fall clean‑up, mulching, fertilization, herbicide/pesticide applications), reseeding, and a general allowance for unforeseen items. The contractor must comply with extensive safety, security, and environmental policies, provide identification badges for all personnel, and may be required to submit additional documentation within 72 hours after bid opening. • 102 NEORSD sites across Cuyahoga County • Services: weekly mowing, seasonal landscaping, weed/weed control, mulching, fertilization, herbicide/pesticide, reseeding, general allowance • Contract length: 2027‑2029 (3 years) • Bid submission: electronic, OpenGov portal, deadline 13 Nov 2026 1:00 pm • Pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory): 2 Nov 2026 10:00 am, Cuyahoga Heights, OH • Questions due: 4 Nov 2026 1:00 pm • Award decision within 60 days of opening; contract execution follows award • Mandatory safety & security compliance (OSHA, PPE, background checks, ID badges) • Requirement contract with minimum 5 % ordering; “lowest and best” evaluation includes price, experience, SBE compliance, and ethical considerations.