The City of Pittsburgh has entered into a Pre-Qualified Master Agreement with JR's Lawn Care 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 commenced on June 16, 2022, and will continue through October 31, 2022. The City reserves the right to reject any or all applications for lawn cutting work when it is in the best interest of the City to do so. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contractor must provide all labor, tools, and equipment needed to meet the scope of services.
• The contractor must attend a City Cuts program orientation.
• The contractor must communicate at least on a weekly basis with the City regarding concerns or feedback.
• The City will host virtual City Cuts program orientations for selected contractors.
• The City will reserve the right to reasonably adjust assignments based on participant addition or removal.
• The City will provide an invoice template for digital submission.
• The City will provide technical assistance for billing as requested.
• The City will track and respond to program participants’ feedback.
• The City will periodically inspect program participants’ properties to ensure that service has been completed in a manner consistent with program standards.