Grass Mowing Services for Code Violations

The City of Port St. Lucie has awarded a contract to Godwin's Lawn & Landscape Service, Inc. to provide grass mowing services for code violations. The contract is for a term of one year, starting on December 3, 2023, and ending on December 2, 2024. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the work. The contractor will also be required to maintain a safe and clean work site and protect adjacent areas. The city will provide the contractor with a list of addresses to be mowed, and the contractor will be required to complete the work within five business days. The contract includes a unit price schedule, with prices ranging from $165 to $400 per cut, depending on the height of the grass. The contractor will also be required to take before and after digital photographs of each property, with the date and time stamped on each photo. The city will pay the contractor based on the unit prices listed in the schedule, and the contractor will be required to submit invoices and supporting documentation for payment. • The contract includes provisions for insurance, indemnification, and termination. • The contractor will be required to maintain workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance, and business automobile liability insurance. • The contractor will be required to indemnify the city against any claims or losses arising from the contractor's negligence or breach of contract. • The contract can be terminated by either party with written notice, and the city reserves the right to terminate the contract if the contractor fails to perform or if the city determines that it is in the best interest of the city to do so.