Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0074

Grounds Maintenance Services Solicitation for Timber Creek Park, City of Omaha

The City of Omaha is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for Timber Creek Park. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha Parks Department and Douglas County Purchasing - Key contacts: Dave Austin (Parks), Robert Archer (Purchasing) - Scope of Services: - Grounds maintenance for approximately 13.1 acres at Timber Creek Park - Services include: - Mowing (up to 16 times per season) - Edging and hand trimming - Trash and debris cleanup (up to 16 events) - Chemical herbicide application (must be performed by a Certified Pesticide Applicator registered in Nebraska) - Maintenance of vegetation-free areas (playgrounds, sidewalks, etc.) - Weekly progress reports and annual performance reviews - Equipment used must be turf-friendly and subject to inspection/approval - Requirements and Preferences: - Certificate of Insurance required - Compliance with Nebraska Employee Classification Act and Responsible Contractor Compliance Form - Preference for Small and Emerging Small Businesses (SEB); SEB participation forms required - No subcontracting without prior consent - Contract may be cancelled with 15 days' notice - Period of Performance: - One-year contract ending December 31, 2026 - Services performed between April 15 and October 31 (no cleanup required November–March) - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named in the solicitation

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting quotes for grounds maintenance services at Timber Creek Park, which includes cleanup and turf maintenance over approximately 13.1 acres of mowable areas. The scope of work involves mowing, edging, trash pickup, chemical edging, and maintaining vegetation-free areas such as playgrounds and sidewalks. The contract term is for one year ending December 31, 2026, with a maximum of 16 mowing events scheduled between April 15 and October 31. Bidders must comply with various requirements including insurance, employee classification, and responsible contractor compliance.

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