Rocky Mount Civicplus #320-030926FD

City Lake Park pond, fountain, and grounds maintenance services

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking pond, fountain, and grounds maintenance services for City Lake Park. - Government buyer: City of Rocky Mount, Parks and Recreation Department, Park Maintenance; Purchasing Office. Contact: Fantashia Dickens. - Scope of work: Pond and fountain monitoring and maintenance, aquatic and shoreline weed control, algae control, pond dye application, groundskeeping, and trash and light-debris removal. - Service quantities: The attachment lists 12 service units for each of six monthly service categories: monitoring and visual inspections; aquatic and shoreline weed control; algae control; pond dye; fountain maintenance; and trash removal. The contract term is three years, so the attachment does not clarify whether these quantities are annual or for another service period. - Inspection requirement: A biologist is to inspect the pond twice monthly from March through November and monthly from December through February, using observations to guide maintenance. Monthly service reports and inspections are also required. - Notable requirements: Contractors must be licensed landscape contractors with pesticide applicator licenses. Work includes herbicide and algaecide applications, fountain motor and lighting checks, and minor repairs. Contractors must follow safe work practices, remove work-related debris, keep work areas orderly, and prevent discharges into the city storm-water system. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are named in the opportunity.

Description

The City is requesting proposals for pond and fountain maintenance services at City Lake Park. The scope includes groundskeeping and maintenance, with a biologist inspecting the pond twice monthly from March through November and monthly from December through February; inspection observations will guide the required activities. The contractor must provide appropriate safety equipment and practices, remove work-related debris and waste, leave work areas clean and orderly, and must not discharge into the city storm water system. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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