City of Bath Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Bid 2026
City of BathCity · Bath, ME- Due
- Mar 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Steve Balboni
- (207) 443-8360
The 30-second brief
The City of Bath Parks and Recreation Department is seeking written proposals for cemetery grounds maintenance services across various locations including Calvary Cemetery, Sewall Cemetery, East Oak Grove, Fairview, Lettered Section of Oak Grove, Main Yard Oak Grove, Maple Grove Cemetery, South Side Cemetery, and Trufant Burial Ground. The scope of work involves lawn and grounds maintenance, initial spring clean-up, end of season fall cleanup, mowing and trimming all grass, headstone and monument trimming, and grass clippings removal. The contract term is from April 15, 2026, to November 15, 2026. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and must be delivered to Steve Balboni at 55 Front St, Bath, ME 04530. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, business automobile liability, property insurance, performance bond, and payment bond.
Mowing of entire cemetery facility including ongoing removal of tree branches, Sticks, Trash, Debris; Trimming of entire cemetery facility including gravesites and headstones; Initial Spring Clean-up of entire cemetery facility; Fall Clean-up of entire cemetery facility; Weekly mow report
Qualifications and relevant experience of the firm, Qualifications and relevant experience of the firm's proposed staff, Quality of references from similar work completed recently, The extent to which the proposed solution matches the needs of the City of Bath, Reasonableness of cost of associated services requested, Appropriate equipment
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Summary
The City of Bath Parks and Recreation Department is seeking written proposals for cemetery grounds maintenance services across various locations including Calvary Cemetery, Sewall Cemetery, East Oak Grove, Fairview, Lettered Section of Oak Grove, Main Yard Oak Grove, Maple Grove Cemetery, South Side Cemetery, and Trufant Burial Ground.
The scope of work involves lawn and grounds maintenance, initial spring clean-up, end of season fall cleanup, mowing and trimming all grass, headstone and monument trimming, and grass clippings removal. The contract term is from April 15, 2026, to November 15, 2026. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and must be delivered to Steve Balboni at 55 Front St, Bath, ME 04530. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, business automobile liability, property insurance, performance bond, and payment bond.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Qualifications and relevant experience of the firm, Qualifications and relevant experience of the firm's proposed staff, Quality of references from similar work completed recently, The extent to which the proposed solution matches the needs of the City of Bath, Reasonableness of cost of associated services requested, Appropriate equipment
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Mowing of entire cemetery facility including ongoing removal of tree branches, Sticks, Trash, Debris
- Trimming of entire cemetery facility including gravesites and headstones
- Initial Spring Clean-up of entire cemetery facility
- Fall Clean-up of entire cemetery facility
- Weekly mow report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Commercial Liability Insurance
- List of equipment
- Letter of transmittal
- Bid proposal form
- Proof of commercial liability insurance
- Certificate of insurance
- Performance bond
- Payment bond
- Submit to
- 55 Front St, Bath, ME 04530
- Duration
- 7 months
- Scope location
- Bath, ME
- Projected sq ft
- 224,858 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Bath?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 55 Front St, Bath, ME 04530. For questions, contact Steve Balboni.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Bath in ME, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Steve Balboni at (207) 443-8360. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mowing of entire cemetery facility including ongoing removal of tree branches, Sticks, Trash, Debris; Trimming of entire cemetery facility including gravesites and headstones; Initial Spring Clean-up of entire cemetery facility; Fall Clean-up of entire cemetery facility; Weekly mow report. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications and relevant experience of the firm, Qualifications and relevant experience of the firm's proposed staff, Quality of references from similar work completed recently, The extent to which..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Bath?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Bath are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Bath regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Commercial Liability Insurance, List of equipment, Letter of transmittal, Bid proposal form, Proof of commercial liability insurance, Certificate of insurance, Performance bond, Payment bond. Review the full document from City of Bath for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bath, ME. The total projected area is 224858 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.