Oelwein Civicplus #2026 Mowing Abatement Bid

Oelwein Nuisance Abatement Mowing Services Solicitation

The City of Oelwein, Iowa is seeking bids for nuisance abatement mowing services to address ordinance violations on private properties. - Government Buyer: - City of Oelwein, Community Development Department (also referenced as Building Department) - Scope of Services: - Mowing grass and weeds on private properties - Trimming and edging around structures, fences, poles, sidewalks, and curbs - Removal of volunteer trees and brush - Cleanup of debris from sidewalks, driveways, and streets - Documentation with before and after digital photographs for each serviced property - Notable Requirements: - $10,000 surety bond required to indemnify the City - Contractors must have sufficient equipment to respond to abatement requests within 24 hours of notification - Flat hourly rate for labor and equipment; payment based on actual time worked - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No product line items or part numbers are specified; this is a service-based contract

Description

The City of Oelwein is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide nuisance abatement mowing services. The work includes mowing grass and weeds, trimming and edging around structures, and removal of volunteer trees and brush on private properties where owners have not complied with city ordinances. Contractors must provide a $10,000 surety bond and have sufficient equipment to respond within 24 hours of notification. Bids are due by April 28, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

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