City Parks and Grounds Mowing Services

The City of Indianola is seeking a contractor to mow and trim designated city parks and grounds under a proposed three-year contract, with pricing by mowing and area.

City of Indianola


General
Open (open)
Dec 01, 2026 08:00 PM
Nov 04, 2026 05:21 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
mchittenden@indianolaiowa.gov
+15159625297
Submission Instructions
Mail
City of Indianola c/o City Clerk - Mowing RFP, 110 N 1st St., PO Box 299, Indianola, IA 50125
Description

The City seeks an insured contractor to provide labor, equipment, and operating supplies for mowing and trimming designated parks and city-owned grounds. Work includes weekly mowing during the growing season, trimming around trees, fences, and other obstacles, litter pickup, and clearing clippings from buildings, walkways, play areas, and other specified surfaces. The contractor must meet the City's mowing-quality and scheduling requirements and is responsible for damage caused during the work. Proposals must include the completed mowing bid form with per-mowing prices by area for 2027–2029, equipment and personnel information, at least two comparable-work references completed within the past five years, proof of insurance or an insurer's coverage letter, and an authorized signature. The City requires workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability coverage. Subcontracting requires the City's prior written consent. The proposed three-year arrangement is subject to annual continuation based on satisfactory prior-year work.

Classification Codes
NAICS561730Landscaping Services
PSCS208Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
Smart Codes
municipal grounds mowingpark lawn maintenancevegetation trimming
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 20, 2026-Site Visit Scheduling Deadline
Dec 01, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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