26-0257-06 Nuisance Abatement Services

The City of Middletown, Ohio, is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive nuisance‑abatement services for city‑owned and private properties. The contract runs from January 1 2027 to December 31 2027 with two optional one‑year extensions. Services include yard maintenance (mowing, trimming, weed control), removal of appliances, tires, hazardous waste, and other debris, as well as transport of loads. Work is assigned via electronic work orders, with payment based on a company‑hour rate, per‑item fees, and transport fees. Contractors must submit before/after photographs, maintain required insurance, and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. • Contract value is based on rates submitted by the vendor; pricing must be firm for 60 days. • Approximately 5,000 work orders are expected in 2027, grouped into four geographic zones. • Mandatory insurance: $1 M per occurrence general liability, $300 k/$1 M automobile liability, workers’ compensation, and owner’s protective liability. • Evaluation criteria: compliance, references, total price, response time, past performance. • Bid deadline: 1:00 PM, September 21 2026; bid opening at the same time.