Project Addresses:

Description of Work: Lawn mowing and grass trimming of district property at the addresses listed above. This includes spaces previously mowed and manicured including ball diamonds, playgrounds, easements, and boulevards.

Estimated size of green spaces/lawns that require mowing:

Proposals will include: 

1. A list of non-school district equipment used for mowing, grass trimming and maintaining the lawns, including transportation of listed equipment.
2. The following text: "proposal to furnish equipment, gasoline, and perform the necessary labor for the completion of maintaining the green spaces at Camp Douglas, Oakdale, Warrens, and Wyeville Elementary Schools." You may delete any schools you wish not to bid on.
3. The following text: "Lawn debris, branches, and garbage will be picked and disposed of prior to mowing. Grass clippings will be removed from sidewalks, parking and playground areas.
4. The following text: "We agree to follow accepted industry standards for mowing safety protocol. Failure to mow safely will result in loss of payment and/or contract." This includes using and directing the discharge chute in a safe direction away from people, buildings, and vehicles.
5. The following text: "We agree to cease mowing and/or trimming when children are present and/or not at a safe distance. Mowing and/or trimming near playgrounds will not take place when children are present."
6. Text listing cost per time at each school.
7. Payment terms. Net 30 days.
8. Proof of Insurance and a copy of a valid Driver's License.
9. Contact Information — including cell/home number.

Maps of each site are available upon request.

Submit sealed proposals (and inquires) to:

Stipulations:

The purchasing agent for the Tomah Area School District reserves the right to make an award which, in his judgment and recommendation from the department, following the bid evaluations, best meets the specifications and is deemed in the best interest of the Tomah Area School District.

The District reserves the right to cancel the contract at any time with no cost to the District and with 7 days advance written notice. Any violations of the contract specifications shall be deemed to be justification to cancel the contract. Should it become necessary for the District to write a letter notifying the contractor of unsatisfactory work, it will become the first step in terminating the contract for cause. If it is necessary to repeat this procedure, the third letter will constitute notice of termination of the contract for cause. The District's decision shall be final and without recourse or cost to the District. Furthermore, the District reserves the right to deduct from the vendor's invoices any costs incurred due to the cancellation of a contract for cause. If the cancellation is for budgetary considerations or is based upon the discretionary right of the District, then the cancellation shall be upon thirty (30) days written notice.