Grounds Maintenance for the Semmes Senior Center

A. Contractor will bring facility up to the standards established by the scope of work with the first two month (60) day of the first contract year. When, to the satisfaction of Mobile County Commission, that this facility is to the standard, the contractor will be eligible for payment of the one-time initial fee B. Bi-weekly mowing during the months of March through September, monthly mowing during the months of October through February. Inspect and remove new or dead growth so walkways and sidewalks are kept clean and neat. C. Edging around lawn perimeters, sidewalks, and bedded areas shall be done with each mowing. D. Sweep or use blower to clean all sidewalks and/or concrete/asphalt areas affected by work. All debris shall be removed from the site. E. Trees, shrubs, and ground cover must be kept off fire hydrants, signs, fences, walls, sitting areas, walkways, and driveways. F. Trimming during the growing season shall occur as needed to ensure the following standards are met: 1. Remove dead, damaged and diseased portions of plants. 2. Prune trees and shrubs. G. In the event the contract fails to accomplish any task under this scope of work, Mobile County Commission will provide reasonable notice to take corrective action. If the Contractor does not perform the service (corrective action), Mobile County Commission may, at its option, cause the non-performed task to be accomplished through another source and deduct the cost of such from the amount normally due the contractor for that monthly period. H. The awarded contractor will be allowed one (1) no show-failure to report to job location and inability to complete a mowing within 24 hours. The second no show/ failure to complete the job will result in termination of this contract. Note: Prices Must Remain Firm From October 1, 2022 Through September 30, 2023. All bidders shall furnish a five percent (5%) bid bond on any contract exceeding $15,000.00: provided that bonding is available for services, equipment or materials. Bid bond will be accepted in the form of a certified check, cashiers check, or postal money order, etc. Out of State Corporations shall furnish a Certificate of Authority to transact business in the State of Alabama. Out of State limited liability companies shall furnish proof of registration to transact business in this state. Alabama law requires that a successful bidder, if it has employees in the State of Alabama, provide proof of enrollment in E-Verify prior to the award of a contract. (See enclosed notice which must be completed, signed and returned with your bid.) The Mobile County Commission Does Not Discriminate on the Basis of Race, Age, Sex, National Origin, Religion, or Disabilities.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.