Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0070

Omaha Solicits Grounds Maintenance Services for Hanscom Park (2026)

The City of Omaha is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for Hanscom Park during the 2026 season. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha, Douglas County Purchasing Department - Scope of Services: - Cleanup and mowing of approximately 43.2 acres of mowable turf at Hanscom Park - Up to 20 scheduled events for both cleanup and mowing between April 15 and October 31 - Trimming, edging (including chemical edging with Glyphosate herbicide), and maintenance of vegetation-free areas (playgrounds, sidewalks, curbs) - Repair of any damage to sod, trees, or plantings caused during maintenance - Weekly progress reports and annual performance reviews with the Contract Manager - Optional Services: - Similar grounds maintenance for Field Club Trail (4.2 acres) and South Omaha Trail (5.2 acres), totaling 9.4 acres - Requirements and Compliance: - All weed spraying must be performed by a Certified Pesticide Applicator registered in Nebraska - Equipment must be pre-approved and use turf-type tires - Contract is reserved for Small and Emerging Small Businesses (SEB); non-SEB bids only considered if no SEB bids are received - Required documentation: Responsible Contractor Compliance Form, Certificate of Insurance, Employee Classification Act Affidavit, SEB Participation Disclosure Form - No subcontracting without written consent - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No product part numbers are specified; focus is on service delivery - Place of Performance: - Hanscom Park (primary) - Optional: Field Club Trail and South Omaha Trail, all in Omaha, Nebraska

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting quotes for grounds maintenance services at Hanscom Park for the year 2026. The scope includes cleanup and turf maintenance of approximately 43.2 acres of mowable areas within the park, including trash removal, mowing, edging, and chemical edging. The contract requires adherence to specified mowing schedules, equipment standards, and environmental precautions. The contract term is for one year ending December 31, 2026, with a maximum of 20 mowing events.

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