BidNet Direct #106635

Mowing & Grounds Maintenance Services for Chilhowee Park, Knoxville, TN

This opportunity seeks qualified landscaping firms to provide comprehensive mowing and grounds maintenance services for Chilhowee Park & Exhibition Center and its associated areas in Knoxville, Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - City of Knoxville, Public Service Department, Purchasing Division - Scope of Services: - Mowing, weed eating, edging, litter and debris pickup/removal, brush and leaf removal, blowing off paved surfaces, and drain cleaning - Coverage includes five designated areas: Chilhowee Park & Exhibition Center, Midway Area, Roadway Area, Tractor Pull Area, and The Hill Area (totaling approximately 50 acres) - 26 maintenance cycles per year, with mowing and trimming during each cycle in the mowing season (March 15 to October 31) - Year-round maintenance, including off-season services - Requirements: - Contractors must use quality equipment and avoid damage to trees and property - Strict adherence to maintenance cycles and detailed reporting after each cycle - Penalties for tree damage as per the City of Knoxville Tree Ordinance - Evaluation based on pricing, experience, labor and equipment, and references - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; open to all responsible landscaping firms - Contract Structure: - Fixed price with incentive - One-year base period with two optional one-year renewals

Description

The City of Knoxville is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services for Chilhowee Park and surrounding areas totaling approximately 50 acres. The scope includes mowing, weed eating, edging, litter and debris removal, blowing off paved surfaces, and drain cleaning. The contract is expected to start July 1, 2026, for one year with two optional one-year renewals. A preproposal conference is scheduled for April 7, 2026, and proposals are due by April 16, 2026.

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