RFP - Lake Pond Management

The Kenton County Fiscal Court, hereinafter referred to as the County, is accepting bids from qualified Aquatic Management Contractors for the purpose of maintenance services at County-owned facilities and/or locations where County managed lake and ponds are located. It is the intention of the County to establish a Master Service Agreement with an individual contractor to provide general aquatic services on an "as needed" basis for all county owned systems and facilities. One vendor will be selected to provide pond/lake aquatic management services for a period of four (4) years starting April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2027. Once the term has expired, services will be re-advertised and no additional work assignments will be made under the contract. Kenton County reserves the right at any time and for any reason to cancel this Request for Bids/Proposals, accept or reject any or all bids/proposals or any portion thereof, or to accept an alternate bid/proposal. Kenton County reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect in any bid. Kenton County may seek clarification from any bidder/offeror at any time and failure to respond promptly is cause for rejection. All questions regarding this bid shall be directed in writing to the Purchasing Manager, Holly Hill by email: holly.hill@kentoncounty.org. All questions must be submitted prior to 2PM on January 6, 2023. BID BOND A Bid Bond amounting to five (5%) percent of the proposed bid/proposal price must be provided with the response. The Bid Bond may be in the form of a surety bond, cashier check or other form of surety satisfactory to the county attorney. If the contract is awarded to the bonded bidder, the bidder will accept the contract as bid, or else the surety will pay the Fiscal Court a specific amount because of default on part of the bidder.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.