Landscape- Spring/Fall Cleanup Services At Various Schools

Background

The City of Bridgeport is seeking bids for landscape spring and fall cleanup services at various schools. The Bridgeport Public Schools Building Operations and Maintenance Department is responsible for the upkeep and safety of over 38 school buildings, ensuring clean and functional educational environments for over 20,000 students and staff. This contract aims to maintain the cleanliness and safety of these facilities through seasonal cleanup services.

Work Details

The contractor will perform two cleanups each year: one in the fall and one in the spring. The specific tasks include: - Clearing mowing areas of leaves, sticks, twigs, and other debris. - General cleanup of litter (cans, bottles, etc.) before leaf collection. - Leaf collection and disposal from various areas including grass, mulch beds, play areas, fence lines, and perimeters of structures. - Mulch bed weeding/edging and installation of mulch as ordered by the BOE Contract Manager. - Removal of litter and trash from all areas including leaves, small branches, paper, bottles, cans, rocks, gravel, etc. - Hardscape areas (sidewalks) must be swept or blown free of debris. Each cleanup must be completed within two workdays after notification from the Contract Manager. Follow-up cleaning may be required based on BOE inspections.

Period of Performance

The contract will commence upon award and will cover two cleanups per year: one in the fall (after leaves begin to fall) and one in the spring (before mowing season begins). The first cleanup is expected to occur within two workdays after notification from the Contract Manager.

Place of Performance

Cleanup services will be performed at various schools across Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Bidder Requirements

Contractors must be licensed in Connecticut with all employees properly certified for their work. Out-of-state bidders must provide a Certificate of Authority to Do Business in Connecticut within five days of a Notice of Intent to Award. Contractors must have valid SAM, DUNS, CT Tax ID numbers before commencing work. A minimum of three years verifiable commercial landscaping experience is required along with proof of business registration in Connecticut. All contractors must hold necessary licenses including a valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License if applicable.