1. The City is seeking bids for string trimming at its Lincoln Cemetery (200 East Lincoln Avenue). An overhead map is included as part of this bid package. The cemetery measures approximately 16.8 acres and contains over 5,000 headstones. In addition to the headstones, the cemetery has a number of trees, water spigots, signs and landscape features. 2. Contractor is responsible for furnishing all equipment, labor, and materials to string trim around all headstones, trees, water spigots, signs, landscaping, and other features within the cemetery grounds. 3. Contractor is responsible for the removal of grass trimmings from the headstones and road surfaces with a blower or other means. 4. Contractor shall move flower baskets in order to trim under/around the baskets. 5. Grass is to be trimmed at a minimum on a biweekly basis, but the grass around the headstones, trees, etc., shall not exceed 1” taller than the adjacent mowed grass area. The City mows the cemetery on a weekly basis. 6. It is anticipated that 14 trimmings will need to take place each growing season (April through October). The bid price will be lump sum for the entire season. Progress payments will be made on a monthly basis.
