The City of Pittsburgh has entered into a Pre-Qualified Master Agreement with Promise Landscaping Works for the 2022 City Cuts program. The program provides grass-cutting services to City residents who are 62 years of age or older, persons with a disability, and/or veterans. The contractor will be paid a flat rate of $35 per yard, per cut. The contract term is from June 1, 2022, to October 31, 2022. The City reserves the right to extend the contract for up to 90 days. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contractor must provide all labor, tools, and equipment needed to perform the services.
• The contractor must attend a City Cuts program orientation and communicate with the City on a weekly basis.
• The contractor must maintain clear and accurate records of the sites that have been mowed and invoice the City at least once a month.
• The City will provide an invoice template and technical assistance for billing as requested.
• The City will track and respond to program participants' feedback and periodically inspect program participants' properties to ensure that service has been completed in a manner consistent with program standards.
Some of the key terms and conditions of the contract include:
• The contractor must not discriminate in its employment practices and must comply with the applicable provisions of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• The contractor must maintain insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability insurance.
• The contractor must indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and employees from any claims, demands, or losses arising from the performance of the contract.
The contract also includes provisions for payment, termination, and dispute resolution.
The following are some key points about the contract:
• The contract term is from June 1, 2022, to October 31, 2022.
• The contractor will be paid a flat rate of $35 per yard, per cut.
• The contractor must provide all labor, tools, and equipment needed to perform the services.
• The contractor must attend a City Cuts program orientation and communicate with the City on a weekly basis.
• The contractor must maintain clear and accurate records of the sites that have been mowed and invoice the City at least once a month.