MSD LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING SERVICE

The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) requires comprehensive lawn‑care, landscaping, weed‑control, mulching and related vegetation‑management services for its treatment plants, pump stations and right‑of‑way parcels across the Cincinnati area. The contract is a firm‑price, 12‑month base period with two optional 12‑month renewals, includes a 1 % administrative fee billed quarterly, and mandates compliance with Ohio commercial pesticide applicator licensing (Category 5) and specific equipment capabilities for steep‑slope mowing. An SBE participation goal of 13 % is required, and all bidders must be registered in the City’s VSS portal and in good tax standing. • Full‑service weekly mowing, trimming, edging, weed‑eating, debris removal, and seasonal clean‑ups for dozens of MSD sites and ~37.4 acres of right‑of‑way properties. • Required Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category 5) for any herbicide application; specialized slope‑mowing equipment must be provided or rented. • Contract value for the base year is approximately $150 K (based on awarded bids), with a 1 % administrative fee and CPI‑U price‑adjustment mechanism after the first year.