Leaf Removal Bid Specifications

The City of Lyndon, Kentucky is seeking a qualified contractor to provide municipal leaf‑removal services for roughly 2,500 residential properties. The contractor must perform two scheduled pick‑ups per property during a three‑day‑per‑week schedule that spans three consecutive weeks (nine service days total). All work must be performed on leaf piles placed at the right‑of‑way in front of each residence, with the City supplying the street list and dates after award. The bid must be all‑inclusive, covering labor, equipment, fuel, disposal, and insurance, and must include pricing for optional second‑ and third‑year renewals. Strict insurance requirements, a 15‑day cancellation notice, and a $250 per day liquidated‑damage penalty for late completion are stipulated. No subcontracting is allowed without prior written consent. • Service scope: two leaf pick‑ups per household (≈ 2,500 homes) over a 3‑week period. • All‑inclusive bid required; must also submit renewal pricing for years 2 & 3. • Mandatory insurance coverage with the City named as co‑insured and 15‑day notice provision. • Penalty: $250 per day for any delay beyond the final scheduled pick‑up date (weather permitting). • Submission deadline: noon, September 21, 2026; bid opening 6 p.m. same day.