Yard Debris Grinding Services

Marion County Public Works Department is seeking a contractor to provide yard debris grinding services at the Brown's Island Compost Facility. The contractor will be responsible for grinding approximately 30,000 cubic yards of yard debris annually. The contract is expected to be for a term of 3 years, with options to extend for additional periods up to a maximum term of 5 years. The contractor must have experience managing yard debris grinding services of similar size and scope, and must meet certain minimum requirements, including having a mobile horizontal grinder meeting specific specifications. • The contractor will be responsible for grinding yard debris into a uniform particle size of three-inch minus (3"-0) material suitable for composting. • The contractor must be able to grind material down to one-inch minus (1"-0) upon the County's request. • The contractor must have a staffing plan that includes the number of personnel and equipment to be utilized during the yard debris grinding period. • The contractor must submit a cost proposal that includes the estimated number of hours to grind 30,000 cubic yards of yard debris, the hourly rate for operation, and the total yearly cost.