Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0090

City of Omaha Solicits Acreage Grounds Maintenance (Large Tractor Mowing) Services for Parks

This opportunity is for acreage grounds maintenance services for the City of Omaha's Parks, Recreation, and Public Property Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha, through Douglas County Purchasing and the Parks, Recreation and Public Property Department - Scope of Work: - Mowing approximately 230 acres across multiple parks (Kiwanis, Carter Lake, Adams, Fontenelle, Hefflinger) - Services include large tractor finish mowing, scheduled approximately every 10 days, not exceeding 12 mows annually - Work involves navigating uneven and steep terrain, avoiding obstacles, and coordinating with city crews - Equipment & Vendor Requirements: - Contractors must provide their own 4-wheel or all-wheel drive tractors and finish mower decks, subject to City approval - Equipment must be suitable for large-scale park mowing and meet specified height and safety requirements - Service Line Items: - Hourly rate mowing (320 hours estimated) - Daily rate mowing (40 days estimated) - Compliance & Notable Requirements: - Adherence to the City’s Small & Emerging Small Business (SEB) Program - Submission of Responsible Contractor Compliance, Employee Classification Act Affidavit, Certificate of Insurance, and other compliance forms - Strict safety and insurance standards - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; this is a service contract open to qualified vendors

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting quotes for grounds maintenance services specifically for mowing large areas of park land using a tractor and finish mower deck. The work involves mowing approximately every 10 days across various park areas with uneven terrain and obstacles. The contract includes coordination with city crews and adherence to safety and insurance requirements. The contract term is for one year or less, ending December 31, 2026.

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