Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking bids for landscaping and grounds maintenance services at Rest Area Sites 47 and 48 in Dauphin County. The contract will be for one year with four possible yearly renewals. The contractor will be responsible for mowing, trimming, pruning, and other grounds maintenance tasks. The contractor must also provide all necessary equipment and personnel to perform the work. The contract is set aside as a Micro Business Reserve, and only certified Micro Businesses are eligible to bid.
• The contract includes mowing and grounds maintenance of 10 acres of land at two rest areas.
• The contractor must remove trash and debris, prune shrubs and trees, and apply fertilizer and herbicides as needed.
• The contractor must also perform spring cleanup, leaf removal, and other seasonal tasks.
• The contract requires the contractor to have a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Restricted Use Pesticide License.
• The contract includes a penalty of $200 per occurrence for non-performance.