Description
The City of Cleveland is seeking a qualified vendor to provide full‑season pond treatment services for Rockefeller Pond, including algae and weed control, debris removal, overflow device maintenance, and visual inspection of the aeration system. The contractor must hold the appropriate Ohio aquatic pesticide applicator license, be located within 35 miles of the site, and be able to respond to emergencies within four hours. Work will run from early April through the end of October 2026, with bi‑weekly assessments and reporting to the Greenhouse Manager. The contract value is capped at $2,000 and all bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline.
• Apply EPA‑approved algaecides/herbicides as needed on a bi‑weekly schedule.
• Remove floating and shoreline debris and maintain overflow equipment.
• Perform visual checks of the fountain aeration system and submit detailed service reports after each visit.
• Provide proof of licensing, insurance, and three years of comparable pond‑treatment experience.
• Include required compliance disclosures (Northern Ireland Fair Employment, Wage Theft/Payroll Fraud).