Opportunity
Lincoln Planet bids #147571
Trail Maintenance and Related Services for the City of Lincoln
Posted
October 21, 2026
Respond By
November 13, 2026
Identifier
147571
NAICS
561730, 561790
The City of Lincoln Public Works Department is seeking contractors to maintain trails across its identified service areas. - Government buyer: City of Lincoln, Public Works Department; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or supplier vendors are named in the solicitation. - Requested services: Monthly-priced trail maintenance by service area, plus hourly rates for extra labor and unit prices for directed work. Work includes litter removal, weekly emptying of dog-waste receptacles, vegetation and pest control, amenity upkeep, and tree maintenance. - Notable requirements: Maintain trails for fire protection, weed management, and erosion control; keep vegetation back from trail edges; maintain tree limbs for pedestrian clearance; remove hazardous debris promptly; and report discovered vandalism, defects, or safety issues within 24 hours. Use approved pesticides and herbicides under City protocols and report applications monthly. Prevailing-wage requirements apply. - Pricing and term: Monthly prices include the specified routine services, labor, and materials; proposers must also price extra or directed work. The base term is about 4.5 years, with one optional five-year extension and scheduled annual price escalations.
Description
The City of Lincoln is soliciting proposals for trail maintenance services. The contractor must bid on all service areas and provide a monthly price for each identified trail, along with pricing for extra work. The contract scope includes trail maintenance, general labor, litter removal, and emptying and replacing dog waste receptacles; prices are to include labor, materials, and transportation costs. Attendance at the October 28, 2026 pre-bid meeting is mandatory.