Opportunity
Indianola Civicplus #243
Indianola municipal parks and grounds mowing, trimming, and litter pickup
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
December 01, 2026
Identifier
243
NAICS
561730
The City of Indianola is seeking a contractor to maintain municipal parks, facilities, and other grounds. - Government buyer: City of Indianola, Iowa; the City Clerk handles proposal submission, while the Parks Supervisor and WRRD Superintendent oversee services. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs, vendors, or equipment brands are named. The contractor supplies labor, equipment, and operating supplies. - Services and locations: Mowing, trimming, and litter pickup at McCord Park, Moats Park, Memorial Park, McVay Trail, Barker Park, Dayton Park, Easton Park, Willow Creek Tot-lot, City Hall Complex, Library, Sesquicentennial Park, Activity Center, Downey Park, Pickard Park, Memorial Aquatic Center, Wellness Campus, WRRF, Old North Sewer Plant, Old South Sewer Plant, and other City properties. - Frequency and pricing: Service is generally weekly during the growing season, beginning in spring when directed; WRRF is weekly and the Old North and Old South Sewer Plants are bi-weekly. Proposals must provide per-mowing, per-area pricing for each contract year. Bagging is required at Sesquicentennial Park and the Memorial Aquatic Center. - Notable requirements: The contractor must maintain consistent turf height, trim around obstacles, collect litter before mowing, clear clippings from buildings and walkways, protect trees and other property, and coordinate scheduling. Annual continuation depends on satisfactory performance.
Description
The City of Indianola, Iowa, requests proposals from insured contractors to mow designated City parks and other City-owned grounds, including City Hall, the Library, the Water Resource Recovery Department, and the Indianola Wellness Campus. The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, and operating supplies, and proposals must include per-mowing and per-area costs for a requested three-year contract. Services include mowing, trimming, and litter pickup throughout the growing season, subject to the RFP’s requirements and schedule. Proposals will be evaluated based on rates, ability to provide the services, equipment, personnel, and qualifications or experience; annual continuation depends on satisfactory prior-year work.