Fire Station 5 Mowing Project

The City of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2026 Fire Station 5 Mowing Project. Here's a summary of the key points: **Project Overview** * The City is seeking licensed contractors to mow the Fire Station 5 property located at 101 Walton Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. * The contract period is from April 25, 2026, to October 31, 2026, with bi-weekly mowing cycles. **Bid Requirements** * Bidders must submit sealed bids by 11:00 a.m. on April 1, 2026. * Bids must be marked with the bid number (2026-10220-001) and "SEALED BID" on the outside of the envelope. * Bidders must have a City of Hopkinsville business license prior to the award of the contract. **Evaluation Criteria** * The primary evaluation criteria are: + Price per property (50%) + Conformance with minimum specifications (45%) + Local vendor preference (5%) * The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. **Contract Terms** * The contract will be awarded to the bidder with the best price per property and evidence of adequate manpower and equipment. * The successful bidder must have 10 years of experience in commercial mowing and provide 5 references. * The bidder must maintain $1,000,000 liability insurance and provide proof of workers' compensation insurance if requested. * Contractors may utilize subcontractors with prior approval from the City, but may not use subcontractors delinquent in payments owed to the City. **Payment Terms** * Contractors must submit itemized invoices for each delivery of service performed under the contract. * Invoices must include specific information required by the City for the services. Overall, the City is seeking a qualified contractor to provide mowing services for the Fire Station 5 property, with a focus on price, experience, and conformance with minimum specifications.