Manoogian Mansion Ground Maintenance

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement is requesting quotes from qualified suppliers to provide seasonal ground maintenance services for the Manoogian Mansion. The selected bidder will provide support to the General Services Department for a three-year contract term. The scope of work includes weekly scheduled mowing, edging, trimming, weeding of flower beds, and cleaning/blowing hard surfaces, as well as periodic shrub/hedge trimming, fertilizer & weed control applications, and irrigation repair/maintenance. The bidder must have experienced and professional staff with landscape knowledge and skills, and must provide all labor, equipment, and materials to perform the services. • The contract term is for three years with no renewal options. • The bidder must have a State of Michigan Pesticide Applicators Certification for pesticide applications. • The City reserves the right to terminate the contract in whole or in part for the convenience of the City. • The bidder must maintain insurance, including worker’s compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. • The City encourages the hiring of Detroit residents and the use of small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, labor surplus area firms, and Detroit businesses.