Description
The City of Hudson is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance and associated landscaping services for its municipal properties. The contract covers routine mowing, edging, weed control, mulching, herbicide application, pruning, irrigation, tree planting, and seasonal restoration projects across multiple city sites. Work must be performed in accordance with detailed specifications and Ohio public‑works regulations, with all labor, equipment, and materials supplied by the contractor. The award will be a two‑year fixed‑price contract (January 1 2027 – December 31 2028) with an optional two‑year renewal, requiring a 10 % bid security (or full‑amount bond) and compliance with insurance, bonding, and safety standards.
• Routine grounds‑maintenance (mowing, edging, weed‑whipping) at numerous city locations on a weekly‑monthly schedule.
• Seasonal and as‑needed services such as tree planting, pruning, herbicide treatment, mulching, irrigation, and special restoration projects.
• Contractor must provide all labor (foreman & laborers), equipment (dump trucks, backhoes, mowers, etc.), and landscaping materials (mulch, topsoil, seed, fertilizer, herbicide) as outlined in the quantity estimate.
• The contract is a competitive, electronic bid (Bid Express) with a submission deadline of 11 Dec 2026, and requires adherence to Ohio Revised Code, OSHA, and city‑specific safety and environmental standards.