The Meridian Township Department of Public Works is requesting proposals for professional services for the performance of mowing, weed trimming, snow plowing, and related grounds maintenance work, as needed. Services include, but may not be limited to, providing and furnishing all necessary labor, tools, equipment, material, and transportation required to perform and complete mowing, trimming, and landscaping services, as well as lawn restoration, as needed by the Township, in a workmanlike and timely manner. Such general activities to include: • All lawns to be mowed and trimmed at minimum once every seven (7) days. The Township reserves the right to reduce mowing services to bi-weekly during the summer dormancy and drought conditions. • Each time the lawn is mowed, all grass will be blown or swept from walks, stairwells, patios, HVAC pads, dumpster pads, parking lot, driveways, and similar facilities. Debris must be kept out of any catch basins. • Leaves will be removed from lawn areas, plant beds, and parking areas as needed. • Sidewalks and curbs will be edged once a month. • Sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways will be maintained free of grass and weeds either by hand or with spray treatment as needed. • Shrubs and trees shall be pruned as needed to accepted horticulture standards. All debris removed from site. • The grounds will be checked prior to mowing for trash and debris. All will be removed before mowing begin
