City of Bessemer City Lawn Maintenance and Vegetation Abatement Services RFP 2026
City of BessemerCity · Bessemer City, NC- Due
- Apr 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- David James
The 30-second brief
The City of Bessemer City is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide lawn maintenance and vegetation abatement services for properties in violation of municipal property maintenance standards. Services are to be performed on an as-needed basis at the direction of the City's Code Enforcement Division.
Dated "before" and "after" photographs, Mowing date, Correct property address, Completed service list, All required documentation
Experience and qualifications, Ability to meet service requirements and timelines, Cost competitiveness, Responsiveness and completeness of proposal, Past performance and references
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Summary
The City of Bessemer City is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide lawn maintenance and vegetation abatement services for properties in violation of municipal property maintenance standards.
Services are to be performed on an as-needed basis at the direction of the City's Code Enforcement Division.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Experience and qualifications
- Ability to meet service requirements and timelines
- Cost competitiveness
- Responsiveness and completeness of proposal
- Past performance and references
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Dated "before" and "after" photographs
- Mowing date
- Correct property address
- Completed service list
- All required documentation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Company information and qualifications
- Relevant experience with similar municipal or large-scale mowing services
- Description of equipment and staffing capacity
- Proposed fee schedule
- Proof of ability to meet documentation and timeline requirements
- Certificate of Insurance (or statement of ability to provide)
- References (minimum of three)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Bessemer City, North Carolina
- Reported agency
- City of Bessemer City
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Bessemer?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 10, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact David James.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Bessemer in NC, 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 RFP 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 David James. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Dated "before" and "after" photographs, Mowing date, Correct property address, Completed service list, All required documentation. 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: "Experience and qualifications, Ability to meet service requirements and timelines, Cost competitiveness, Responsiveness and completeness of proposal, Past performance and references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Bessemer?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Bessemer are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Bessemer regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Company information and qualifications, Relevant experience with similar municipal or large-scale mowing services, Description of equipment and staffing capacity, Proposed fee schedule, Proof of abili. Review the full document from City of Bessemer for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bessemer City, North Carolina. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.