Parks and Recreation Maintenance Mowing Group 1

The City of Tucson is seeking a qualified landscaping contractor to provide comprehensive mowing, trimming, edging, and related ground‑maintenance services for a defined group of municipal parks, sports fields, dog parks, and public pool areas (Group 1). The work includes weekly mowing from May‑September and monthly mowing October‑April, with additional special‑frequency mowing for sports fields, dog parks, and pool areas, as well as seasonal overseeding, herbicide applications, and occasional extra‑work (e.g., tree trimming, debris removal). The contractor must hold a C‑21 landscaping license and appropriate pest‑management licenses, maintain all equipment and personnel on‑site, submit weekly performance reports, and comply with City quality‑control and safety standards. The contract is awarded on a term basis (duration not specified) and will be paid monthly based on invoiced work. • Scope: Mowing, string‑trimming, edging, debris removal, herbicide application, overseeding, and optional extra services for ~ dozens of parks and facilities. • Frequency: Weekly (May‑Sept) / Monthly (Oct‑Apr); sports fields twice‑weekly year‑round; dog parks on set days/times. • Licensing: C‑21 landscaping license plus B‑3 & B‑5 pest‑management licenses. • Reporting: Weekly schedule & performance reports, quality‑control program approval. • Payment: Monthly invoicing; no extra cost for chemicals; extra work billed per hourly rate. • Key Dates: Pre‑bid meeting Oct 30 2026 (non‑mandatory), Questions due Nov 2 2026, Bid submission Nov 12 2026 2 PM.