Grassy Creek Park Mowing and Trash Pickup

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County is seeking bids for Grassy Creek Park Mowing and Trash Pickup services. The contract will be for a term of three years, with the option to renew. The contractor will be responsible for mowing, trimming, and trash removal in designated areas of the park. The contractor must have a minimum of four years of commercial mowing experience or have had a commercial client base with a total acreage of no less than 50 acres in the past two years. The contractor will be required to provide equipment, labor, and materials for the work to be performed. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any of the terms and conditions and provisions contained in the Request for Bid. Some key points to consider: * The contractor will be required to mow and trim all turf areas, including berms, ditches, swales, slopes, hillsides, and other grassy areas within the park. * The contractor will be required to pick up all loose trash and empty any trash barrels on site. * The contractor will be required to remove any natural debris, such as branches and sticks, from hard surface areas. * The contractor will be required to perform routine sharpening of mower blades and mow in a manner that results in a uniform appearance and quality turf maintenance. * The contractor will be required to provide a list of all equipment that will be used and to provide pictures of the equipment. * The city will conduct site visits to inspect the contractor's equipment before a contract is awarded. * The contractor will be required to notify the city of any changes to the equipment or personnel. * The contractor will be required to provide proof of insurance and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. * The city reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time without penalty. * The contractor will be required to indemnify and hold harmless the city, its officials, agents, and employees from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, judgments, and liens arising out of any negligent act or omission by the contractor or any of its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors.