City of Grinnell Mowing & Spraying Services - 2027-2028 Seasons
City of GrinnellCity · Grinnell, IA- Due
- Oct 23, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Carl Eggermont
- (641) 236-2632
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Grinnell is soliciting bids for 2027 and 2028 mowing and spraying seasons covering various city-owned properties including parks, cemeteries, and right-of-ways. Work entails a seven-day mowing cycle with monthly trimming, and broadleaf liquid spraying in spring and fall. Bids are due by October 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Grinnell City Hall, IA. Contractors must be licensed through the State of Iowa for spraying and provide a certificate of insurance with a minimum of $1 million in liability coverage along with equipment lists.
Mowing services for city parks, Cemetery, And right-of-ways; Liquid broadleaf spraying services in Spring and Fall
SUMMARY
The City of Grinnell is soliciting bids for 2027 and 2028 mowing and spraying seasons covering various city-owned properties including parks, cemeteries, and right-of-ways.
Work entails a seven-day mowing cycle with monthly trimming, and broadleaf liquid spraying in spring and fall. Bids are due by October 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Grinnell City Hall, IA. Contractors must be licensed through the State of Iowa for spraying and provide a certificate of insurance with a minimum of $1 million in liability coverage along with equipment lists.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Mowing services for city parks
- Cemetery
- Right-of-ways; Liquid broadleaf spraying services in Spring and Fall
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Certificate of insurance with minimum 1 million dollars liability coverage, List of equipment to be utilized, State of Iowa contractor license for spraying
- Submit to
- Grinnell City Hall, Attn: Mowing or Spraying Bid, 520 4th Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112
- Scope location
- Grinnell, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Grinnell?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 23, 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: Grinnell City Hall, Attn: Mowing or Spraying Bid, 520 4th Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112. For questions, contact Carl Eggermont.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Grinnell in IA, 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 Carl Eggermont at (641) 236-2632. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mowing services for city parks, Cemetery, And right-of-ways; Liquid broadleaf spraying services in Spring and Fall. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Certificate of insurance with minimum 1 million dollars liability coverage, List of equipment to be utilized, State of Iowa contractor license for spraying. Review the full document from City of Grinnell for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Grinnell, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.