Description
The City of Indianapolis is seeking qualified contractors to provide high‑weeds and grass mowing/abatement services on larger properties (2 acres +). Only firms that already hold a standard mowing contract with the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services may be invited to bid; vendors must first apply, be awarded a contract, and sign it before receiving individual lot invitations. The work includes mowing, brush and trash removal, photographic documentation before and after each lot, compliance with weather and traffic protocols, and rapid response to emergency requests. Payment is on a fixed‑price per‑lot schedule with caps ($95 for ≤1 acre, $170 for 1‑1.5 acre, $20 for photo documentation) and weekly invoicing. The contract runs May 1 2026 through April 30 2028 with one possible two‑year extension.
• Eligibility restricted to existing DBNS mowing contractors; pre‑qualification required.
• Scope covers mowing, brush removal, trash disposal, photo documentation, and emergency response for all qualifying lots citywide.
• Fixed‑price per‑lot fee schedule (max $170/lot) with weekly invoicing and 60‑day payment terms.
• Contract term: 2 years (May 2026 – April 2028) with optional extension; mandatory insurance and MBE/WBE/VBE/DOBE participation required.