CITY OF SIKESTON · The City of Sikeston is soliciting bids for the mowing of 13 parks, one street right-of-way, the Sikeston Industrial Park, the medians on Plantation Boulevard,

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CITY OF SIKESTON

INVITATION FOR BID

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Date Issued: January 15, 2014

Bid Number: 14-17

The City of Sikeston is soliciting bids for the mowing of 13 parks, one street right-of-way, the Sikeston

Industrial Park, the medians on Plantation Boulevard, Tanglewood Boulevard, Allen Boulevard, Davis

Boulevard, and Broadway, and the City Cemetery. The sealed bids will be subject to the terms and

conditions listed below and any special conditions set forth therein. The sealed bids will be received at the

Office of the City Clerk, 105 E. Center Street, Sikeston, Missouri 63801, until 1:30 p.m. CST Wednesday,

February 19, 2014. A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, 105

E. Center.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE INVITATION FOR BID

1. Bidder must use the attached Bid Return Sheet for submission of bids. Retain one copy of the bid

for your files.

2. The Bidder Signature Form, the Non-Collusion / Non-Kickback Affidavit must be signed and

notarized, and returned with the Bid Return Sheet. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the bid.

3. Bidder must use the attached specifications in preparing the bid.

4. Any explanation desired by the bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of the specifications

listed in the Invitation for Bid must be submitted to Jiggs Moore, Parks and Recreation Director, 501 Campanella,

Sikeston, Missouri 63801; (573) 475-3725.

5. It is the responsibility of the bidder to deliver his bid on or before the date and time of the bid

closing. Bidders must not count on a notary public being available at City Hall. All documents requiring

notarization must be notarized by the bid deadline. Otherwise they are incomplete. Bids received later than the

deadline or incomplete bids will be rejected and returned unopened.

6. Do not include Federal Excise Tax, Sales Tax, or Use Tax in the bid price. The City of Sikeston is

exempt by law.

7. The City of Sikeston reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of the bid.

8. The City of Sikeston reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept the lowest and

best bid.

9. The successful bidder shall post all applicable bonds and insurances as required by the City of

Sikeston, including indemnity ($5,000), electrical ($2,000), or plumbing ($2,000) bonds, a certificate of insurance

showing proof of liability insurance, Workman’s Compensation insurance and shall secure the appropriate

contractor’s license ($50 annually). These do not apply to suppliers.

10. The successful bidder shall provide all warranty information on the product or service bid.

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CITY OF SIKESTON

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

BID #14-17

MOWING OF CITY PARKS, INDUSTRIAL PARK, STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, MEDIANS,

AND CITY CEMETERY

I. Insurance

The successful bidder(s) shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance, with the City of Sikeston listed as an

additional insured, to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of any work. This certificate shall

contain a provision that liability coverage afforded under the policy will not be canceled unless at least

15 days prior written notice has been given to the City. The limits of coverage shall not be less than

$1,000,000 for bodily injury and/or property damage per occurrence, with $1,000,000 aggregate.

Successful bidder must also show proof of Workman’s Compensation insurance.

II. Bidders are advised the City of Sikeston has a local vendor preference purchasing policy in the

following bid amounts: $ 0.01 - $ 10,000 5%

$10,001 - $100,000 2%

$100,001+ 1%

III. E-Verify

Successful bidders must enroll in the federal E-Verify Program for Employment Verification. This is

an on-line program which can be accessed at: e-verify.uscis.gov/enroll/. The enclosed affidavit must

be completed, signed, and notarized. In addition, successful bidders must provide the City of Sikeston a

copy of the 2-page Memorandum of Understanding which includes an electronic signature page.

IV. Work required

The Contractor will mow the lawn and trim around the playground equipment, picnic tables, curbs,

fences, sidewalks, markers, shelters, and any other fixture or amenity within the defined property

boundaries. Following mowing and trimming, the Contractor is responsible for removing with a

blower or other means all grass clippings from sidewalks, trails, parking areas, and street gutter

lines. For those properties with curbs, the contractor will trim grass off the curbs in a defined edge, and

then may spray herbicide to reduce trimming not to exceed a 4-inch spray pattern (Exceptions to the use

of herbicide are noted below for Veterans’ Park and Legion Park). The contractor will also be

responsible for trimming and/or spraying vegetation where the edge of the concrete curb/gutter meets the

street pavement. The City of Sikeston reserves the right to withhold payment from any contractor

who fails to completely mow and trim any contracted property. When mowing and trimming around

trees and shrubs, the Contractor will avoid damaging trees and shrubs with trimmers and mowers

(Contractors are encouraged to use a selective herbicide around trees and shrubs with a spray

pattern not to exceed the boundaries of the mulch ring). The Contractor will be responsible for

damage to trees and shrubs as the result of careless trimming and mowing practices. The Contractor

shall pick up trash and litter before each mowing as a part of his work. The Contractor will work closely

with the Parks and Recreation Director to schedule a time for application of weed sterilent by Park

Division personnel one time to help control the growth of weeds in the cemetery.

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Contractors bidding on Veterans’ Park and Legion Park are requested to bid trimming the edges of

walkways, trails, and curb lines instead of edging with herbicide sprays.

V. Reporting accidents or damage

The Contractor shall perform his work in a safe manner to avoid accidents, and damage

to property. If an accident or damage to any property occurs, the Contractor shall

immediately inform the Parks and Recreation Director. The Contractor will be responsible

for repairing any damage to City or private property that he may have caused.

SPECIFICATIONS – CITY CEMETERY

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the City Cemetery

property which lies along the north side of Murray Lane between South Kingshighway and South

New Madrid streets. The approximate dimensions of this property are 750 feet by 660

feet.

The bidding contractors must visit the job site to inspect and evaluate the amount of work to

be done before submitting their bids.

The work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing all materials, labor,

equipment, and supervision to provide lawn care services, which include mowing and

trimming.

II. Contract Time

This contract will be awarded at the March 3, 2014 (tentative date) City Council meeting and will

become effective April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016.

III. Limits of Property to be Mowed

The Contractor will mow and trim the cemetery lawn up to the curb lines on the north edge of

Murray Lane between Kingshighway and New Madrid streets. The northern limit of mowing is the

property line bordering adjacent property which includes the apartment complex and mobile home

court.

IV. Mowing Schedule

The Contractor shall follow a schedule to mow and trim the cemetery three times each month, or

approximately 10-day intervals, April through September. However, the City reserves the right to alter

this schedule. Additional mowings that may be required in October will be done by the Contractor only

at the direction of City staff. The Contractor will make plans to mow the Cemetery in preparation for

Easter weekend (if applicable), and for the Memorial Day weekend. Once the Contractor begins mowing

of the cemetery, the job will be completed within a reasonable time period, to give the cemetery an

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evenly groomed appearance.

V. Work Required

The Contractor will mow the lawn and trim around the grave markers, curbs, fences, plot markers, etc.

Trimming shall be done by edger or string trimmer as required to keep the areas around the

markers, curbs, and fences free of vegetation. The Contractor shall pick up trash and litter before

each mowing as a part of his work. The Contractor will work closely with the Parks and Recreation

Director to schedule a time for application of weed sterilent one time to help control the growth of

weeds in the cemetery. The Parks personnel employed by the City will be responsible for applying

weed sterilent one time, and will trim the trees and shrubbery as required.

SPECIFICATIONS – ARMORY PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of Armory Park. The Armory

Park property lies along the west side of Maple St. between Matthews and Kathleen Avenues. The

approximate area to be mowed is 1.76 acres.

The bidding contractors must visit the job sites to inspect and evaluate the amount of work to be

done before submitting their bids.

The work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and

supervision to provide lawn care services, which include mowing and trimming.

II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the Armory Park lawn up to the curb lines along Matthews St. on the

north, Kathleen St. on the south, and Maple St. on the east. The western limit is the edge of the Armory

property.

IV. Mowing Schedule

The Contractor shall mow and trim the parks following a schedule of three times each month, or



at the direction of City staff. The Contractor shall adjust the mowing schedule in preparation for the

Memorial Day, 4th

of July, and Labor Day holidays. Once the Contractor begins mowing of the park, the

job will be completed within a reasonable time period, to give the park an evenly groomed appearance.

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SPECIFICATIONS – CENTRAL PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the Central Park property

which lies along the north side of Edmondson St. between Prairie Ave. and Kingshighway. The


II. Contract Time

The contract will be awarded at the March 3, 2014 (tentative date) City Council meeting and will



The contractor will mow and trim the Central Park lawn up to the curb lines on Edmondson and Prairie

Streets on the south and east sides of Central Park. The western and northern limits are the property

lines bordering adjacent property owners, and will be identified by the Parks and Recreation Director as

needed.

IV. Mowing Schedule

The Contractor shall mow and trim the park following a schedule of three times each month, or




Memorial Day, 4th

of July, and Labor Day holidays. Once the Contractor begins mowing of the park, the

job will be completed within a reasonable time period, to give the park an “evenly groomed” appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS – DUDLEY PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the Dudley Park property

which lies along the north side of Applegate St. between Lillian Dr. and Sixth St. The approximate area

to be mowed is 6.37 acres.

The bidding contractors must visit the job site to inspect and evaluate the amount of work to be done

before submitting their bids.


supervision to provide lawn care services which include mowing and trimming.

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II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the park lawn up to and including the top of the ditch on the south

side of the parking lot along Applegate St. The east and west limits are identified by fences and post and

cable. The northern limit of mowing is the property line bordering adjacent property owned by the

Sikeston Housing Authority, also marked with post and cable.

IV. Mowing Schedule





Memorial Day, 4th

of July, and Labor Day holidays. Once the Contractor begins mowing the park, the

job will be completed within a reasonable time period to give the park an evenly groomed appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS – ROTARY PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the Rotary Park

property which lies north on Industrial Drive, north and east of the Sikeston Country Club golf course. The


The bidding contractors must visit the job site to inspect and evaluate the amount of work to be done before

submitting their bids.



II. Contract Time

This contract will be awarded at the March 3, 2014 (tentative date) City Council meeting and will become

effective April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016.


The Contractor will mow and trim the park area beginning at the entrance of the park where the Rotary Park

welcome sign is located next to the golf course maintenance shed. The west limits are identified by fences

and east limits by the ditch. The north limit of mowing is the north edge of the cleared park area north of

the drive. The south limits are identified by the tree line separating the park from the golf course, and the

Contractor shall mow or trim the strip between the edge of the pavement and the tree line. The property

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line will be identified by the Parks and Recreation Director.

IV. Mowing Schedule


approximately 10-day intervals, April through September. However, the City reserves the right to alter this

schedule. Additional mowings that may be required in October will be done by the Contractor only at the

direction of City staff. The Contractor shall adjust the mowing schedule in preparation for the Memorial

Day, 4th

of July, and Labor Day holidays. Once the Contractor begins mowing of the park, the job will be

completed within a reasonable time period, to give the park an evenly groomed appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS – CLAYTON PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the Clayton Park property which

lies in the southwest part of Sikeston along Butler and Carroll Streets to the curb lines. The approximate

area to be mowed is 3.3 acres.





II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the park up to the curb lines on Carroll and Butler Streets. The western

property limit is the property line bordering the adjacent property owners and will be identified by the Parks

and Recreation Director.

IV. Mowing Schedule





Day, 4th



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SPECIFICATIONS – ROBERTA ROWE PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the Roberta Rowe Park property,

which lies in the west part of town located between Washington Street and the Missouri Pacific Railroad

track. The approximate area to be mowed is 7.82 acres.





II. Contract Time

The contract will be awarded at the March 3, 2014 (tentative date) City Council meeting and will become



The Contractor will mow and trim the park up to the curb line on Washington Street to the north as well as

the property line of the adjacent property to the north; the curb line on Sunset Drive to the west; the railroad

right-of-way gravel bed to the south; and the east property line which will be identified by the Parks and

Recreation Director. The John Dancler Field immediately to the west of the park property, on the west side

of Sunset Drive is also included in this contract.

IV. Mowing Schedule





Day, 4th

of July, and Labor Day holidays. Once the Contractor begins mowing the park, the job will be


SPECIFICATIONS – LEGION PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the American Legion Park

property which is located downtown between Front Street and Malone Avenue; New Madrid and Legion

Drive. The approximate area to be mowed is .63 acres. Contractor shall also mow/trim the green spaces

immediately west of the park between New Madrid Street and Scott Street at the north edge of the

merchants parking lot.





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II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the park up to the curb lines on Legion Drive on the east, Front Street on

the north, and New Madrid Street on the west, and the gravel bed on the railroad right-of-way on the south.

IV. Mowing Schedule

The Contractor will mow and trim the park following a schedule of three times each month, or




Day, 4th



SPECIFICATIONS – MALONE PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the Malone Park property which

is located downtown between North Street and West Center Street. The approximate area to be mowed is

2.34 acres.





II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the park up to the curb lines on Center Street, Stoddard Street, North

Street, and Scott Street, these being the south, west, north, and east property limits, respectively.

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IV. Mowing Schedule





Day, 4th

of July, and Labor Day holidays. Once the Contractor begins mowing the park, the job will be


SPECIFICATIONS – UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the Union Pacific Railroad right-

of-way along the north side of Malone Avenue from Edward Street on the east to the Burlington Northern

Railroad track on the west. The work also includes the grassy right-of-way area on the south side of

Malone Avenue between the Burlington Northern Railroad track on the east and Handy Street on the west.





II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the right-of-way from the north shoulder line of Malone Avenue to the

south edge of the gravel bed of the railroad right-of-way, and from the west curb line of Edward Street to

the east edge of the gravel bed of the Burlington Northern Railroad track on the north side of Malone

Avenue. On the south side of Malone Avenue, the Contractor will mow and trim the grassy right-of-way

from the south shoulder line of Malone Avenue to the north edge of the Lewis Furniture driveway, and from

the west edge of the gravel bed of the Burlington Northern Railroad track to the east curb line of Handy

Street.

IV. Mowing Schedule

The Contractor shall mow and trim the right-of-way following a schedule of three times each month, or



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direction of City staff. The Contractor shall schedule to mow the right-of-way in preparation for Rodeo

Week activities in August. Once the Contractor begins mowing the right-of-way, the job will be completed

within a reasonable time period, to give the right-of-way an evenly groomed appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS – NORTH END PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the North End Park property

which lies in a triangular tract in the northwest park of Sikeston, bounded on the east and west by Hawthorn

Drive, and by Powers Drive on the north. The approximate area to be mowed is .59 acres.





II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the park up to the curb lines on Hawthorn Drive on the east and west

sides of the park, and up to the curb line on Powers Drive on the north.

IV. Mowing Schedule




direction of City staff. Once the Contractor begins mowing the park, the job will be completed within a

reasonable time period, to give the park an evenly groomed appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS – MARY LOU MONTGOMERY PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the Mary Lou Montgomery Park

property which lies in the southeast part of Sikeston between Illinois Avenue and the Lateral C Ditch. The

approximate area to be mowed is 5 acres.


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II. Contract Time

This Contract will be awarded at the March 3, 2014 (tentative date) City Council meeting and will become



The Contractor will mow and trim the park from the edge of the ditch on the east to the edge of Illinois

Avenue on the west; and from the old curb line on the south edge of the park to a line just north of the

walking track and parallel to the track on the north edge of the park. The north property line will be

identified by the Parks and Recreation Director.

IV. Mowing Schedule



schedule. Additional mowings that may be required in October will done by the Contractor only at the


Day, 4th



SPECIFICATIONS – R.S. MATTHEWS PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the R.S. Matthews Park property

which lies at the east end of Col. George Day Parkway. The approximate area to be mowed is 13.3 acres.





II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the park lawn from the entrance to the park at Ingram Road east to the

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edge of the St. John’s ditch; north to the park boundary just north of the walking track; south to the fence

line running parallel to U.S. Highway 60; and west to a north-south line just west of the silo.

IV. Mowing Schedule


approximately 10-day intervals, May through September. However, the City reserves the right to

alter this schedule. Additional mowings that may be required in October will be done by the Contractor

only at the direction of City staff. The Contractor shall adjust the mowing schedule in preparation for

the Memorial Day, 4th

of July, and Labor Day holidays. Once the Contractor begins mowing the park,

the job will be completed within a reasonable time period to give the park an “evenly groomed”

appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS – VETERANS’ PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the Veterans’ Park in the east

part of Sikeston, between Campanella Drive and Airport Drive on the west and east, and Linn Street on

the south. The approximate area to be mowed is 7 acres.


before submitting their bids. The work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing all

materials, labor, equipment, and supervision to provide lawn care services which include mowing and

trimming.

Contractors will bid the trimming and edging of all walkways, trails, curb lines, and parking

areas with trimmers/edgers in the Veterans’ Park instead of edging with a selective herbicide.

Following mowing and trimming, the Contractor is responsible for removing all grass clippings

from sidewalks, trails, parking areas, and street gutter lines with a blower or other means.

To minimize damage to trees and shrubs, Contractors are encouraged to use a selective herbicide

around trees and shrubs with a spray pattern not to exceed the boundaries of the mulch ring.

II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the park up to the curb lines on Linn Street, Campanella Drive, and

Airport Drive. The northern property limit is the property line between the park and airport property, to

be identified by the Parks and Recreation Director.

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IV. Mowing Schedule


approximately 10-day intervals, April through September. However, the City reserves the right to

alter this schedule. Additional mowings that may be required in October will be done by the

Contractor only at the direction of City staff. The Contractor shall adjust the mowing schedule in

preparation for the Memorial Day, 4th

of July, and Labor Day holidays. Once the Contractor begins

mowing the park, the job will be completed within a reasonable time period, to give the park

an evenly groomed appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS – LINCOLN MEMORIAL PARK

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of Fairground Park. The

park is located at the northeast corner of North Street and Petty Avenue. The approximate area to be

mowed is 11 acres.

The bidding contractors must visit the job sites to inspect and evaluate the amount of work to be done




II. Contract Time



III. Limits of Property to be Mowed.

The Contractor will mow and trim the Fairground Park lawn up to the curb lines along North Street on

the south, and Petty Avenue on the west. The north and east boundaries are the property lines with the

abutting property. Questions regarding the park boundaries should be directed to Jiggs Moore 475-3725,

or Chris Hart 620-2039.

IV. Mowing Schedule

The Contractor shall mow and trim the parks following a schedule of three times each month, or

Approximately 10-day intervals, April through September. However, the City reserves the right to


Contractor only at the direction of City staff. The Contractor shall adjust the mowing schedule in

preparation for the Memorial Day, 4th

of July, and Labor Day holidays. Once the Contractor begins

mowing of the park, the job will be completed within a reasonable time period to give the park an

evenly groomed appearance.

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SPECIFICATIONS- ROSE PARKWAY BLVD. RIGHT OF WAY

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of right of way area along and

through Rose Parkway Blvd. Rose Parkway is located in the Sikeston Business Education and

Technology Park. Rose Parkway begins on the South end at ZZ Highway and continues north to the

dead end. The approximate area to be mowed is 6.7 acres. It should be noted this will include the

boulevard ditch.

The bidding contractor must visit the job site to inspect and evaluate the amount of work to be done


The work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing all material, labor, equipment, and


II. Contract Time




The contractor will mow and trim the Rose Parkway Boulevard area from ZZ Highway on the south to

the dead end area to the north. For clarification of boundaries contact Brian Dial at 475-3731.

IV. Mowing Schedule

The contractor shall mow and trim Rose Parkway Boulevard area following a schedule of three times per

month, or approximately 10-day intervals, April through September. However, the City reserves the right

to alter this schedule. Additional mowing may be required in October and will be done by the contractor

only at the direction of City Staff. Once the Contractor begins mowing of the retention basin areas, the

job will be completed within a reasonable time period, to give these areas an evenly groomed

appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS- INDUSTRIAL PARK RETENTION BASINS

I. General

The work included in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of three retention basins and

surrounding areas. The retention basins are located in the Sikeston Business Education and Technology

Park. The first retention basin is located west of Rose Parkway and runs along ZZ Highway. The

approximate area to be mowed is 7.9 acres. The second retention basin is located east of Rose Parkway

and runs along ZZ Hwy to the railroad tracks. The approximate area to be mowed is 5.8 acres. The third

retention basin runs along ZZ Highway between railroad tracks and Hwy. 61. The approximate area to be

mowed is 4.4 acres. Contractor shall also bid Hwy 61 right-of-way - the west side- from Hwy ZZ north

to the university driveway. This strip is approximately 25 feet wide beginning at the west edge of the

shoulder on Hwy 61.

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The bidding contractor must visit the job sites to inspect and evaluate the amount of work to be done


The work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing all material, labor, equipment, and


II. Contract Time




The contractor will mow and trim the retention basins from ZZ highway on the south to the designated

property lines to the north. For clarification on boundaries, contact Brian Dial at 475-3731.

IV. Mowing Schedule

The contractor shall mow and trim the retention basin areas following a schedule of three times per

month, or approximately 10-day intervals, April through September. However, the City reserves the

right to alter this schedule. Additional mowing may be required in October and will be done by the

contractor only at the direction of City Staff. Once the Contractor begins mowing of the retention

basin areas, the job will be completed within a reasonable time period, to give these areas an evenly

groomed appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS – TANGLEWOOD BLVD. MEDIAN

I. General

The work in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the median on Tanglewood Blvd. from

Brushwick on the east and Lindenwood on the west.





II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the median from the north curb line on Tanglewood to the south

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curb line on Tanglewood, and from Lindenwood on the west to Brushwick on the east.

IV. Mowing Schedule




at the direction of City staff. Once the Contractor begins mowing the median, the job will be

completed within a reasonable time period to give the median an “evenly groomed” appearance. When

water is in the median prohibiting access by mowers, the Contractor must finish mowing or trimming the

bottom of the median as soon as it is accessible.

SPECIFICATIONS – PLANTATION BLVD. MEDIAN

I. General

The work in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the median on Plantation Blvd. from

Auburn on the west to Ingram Rd. on the east.





II. Contract Time

This contract will be awarded at the March 3, 2014 (tentative date) City Council meeting and will be



The Contractor will mow and trim the median from the north curb line on Plantation Blvd. to the south

curb line on Plantation Blvd., and from Auburn on the west to Ingram Rd. on the east.

IV. Mowing Schedule

The Contractor shall mow and trim the median following a schedule of three times each month, or




completed within a reasonable time period to give the median and “evenly groomed” appearance. When

water is in the median prohibiting access by mowers, the Contractor must finish mowing or trimming the

bottom of the median as soon as it is accessible.

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SPECIFICATIONS – DAVIS BOULEVARD MEDIAN

I. General

The work in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the median on Davis Blvd. from

Salcedo Rd. on the north to Cardinal Dr. on the south.





II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the median from the east curb line on Davis Blvd. to the west curb

line on Davis Blvd., and from Salcedo Rd. on the north to Cardinal Dr. on the south.

IV. Mowing Schedule





completed within a reasonable time period to give the median an “evenly groomed” appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS – ALLEN BLVD. MEDIAN

I. General

The work in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the median on Allen Blvd. from Salcedo

Rd. on the north to Baker Lane on the south.




supervision to provide lawn care services including mowing and trimming.

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II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the median from the east curb line of Allen Blvd. to the west curb line

of Allen Blvd., from Salcedo Rd. on the north to Baker Lane on the south.

IV. Mowing Schedule


approximately 10-day intervals, April through September. However, the City reserves the right to


Contractor only at the direction of City staff. Once the Contractor begins mowing the median, the

job will be completed within a reasonable time period to give the median an “evenly groomed”

appearance. When water is in the median prohibiting access by mowers, the Contractor must finish

mowing or trimming the bottom of the median as soon as it is accessible.

SPECIFICATIONS – BROADWAY MEDIAN

I. General

The work in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of the median on Broadway between

Malone Ave. on the north and Ables Rd. on the south.




supervision to provide lawn care services including mowing and trimming.

II. Contract Time




The Contractor will mow and trim the median from the east curb line of Broadway to the west curb line

of Broadway, from Malone Ave. on the north to Ables Rd. on the south.

IV. Mowing Schedule

The Contractor shall mow and trim the median following a schedule of three times each Month, or



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completed within a reasonable time period to give the median an evenly groomed appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS - EMERGENCY MOWING

I. General

The work in this contract concerns the mowing and trimming of nuisance properties as identified by

the City staff and will require immediate attention by the Contractor. Limits of the property to be

mowed will vary.

The bidding contractors will bid an hourly rate that will cover all materials, labor, equipment

and supervision required to provide lawn care services including mowing and trimming.

II. Contract Time



III. Mowing Schedule

The Contractor will mow and trim in response to a request for “emergency mowing” within two

business days of notification of the property location by City staff.

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CITY OF SIKESTON

BID RETURN SHEET

BID #14-17

Per Mowing Annual Amount (x 18)

1. City Cemetery $________ $_____________

2. Armory Park $________ $_____________ 3. Central Park $________ $_____________ 4. Dudley Park $________ $_____________

5. Rotary Park $ $_____________ 6. Clayton Park $ $_____________ 7. Roberta Rowe Park $ $_____________

8. Legion Park $ $_____________

9. Malone Park $ $_____________

10. North End Park $ $_____________

11. Mary Lou Montgomery Park $ $_____________

12. Veterans’ Park $ $_____________

13. R.S. Matthews Park $________ $_____________

14. Union Pacific Right-of-Way $ $_____________

15. Rose Parkway Boulevard Right of Way $ $_____________

16. Industrial Park Retention Basins $ $_____________

17. Tanglewood Boulevard Median $________ $_____________

18. Plantation Boulevard Median $ $_____________

19. Allen Boulevard Median $________ $_____________

20. Davis Boulevard Median $________ $_____________

21. Broadway Median $________ $_____________

22. Lincoln Memorial Park $________ $_____________

Hourly Rate

23. Emergency Mowing $_________

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CITY OF SIKESTON

AFFIDAVIT OF WORK AUTHORIZATION AND DOCUMENTATION

Pursuant to 285.530 RSMo, the bidder must affirm its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with

respect to the employees proposed to work in connection with the services requested herein by

Submitting a completed, notarized copy of EXHIBIT 38, AFFIDAVIT OF WORK AUTHORIZATION and

Providing documentation affirming the bidder’s enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program (see below) with respect to the employees proposed to work in connection with the services requested herein.

E-verify is an example of a federal work authorization program. Acceptable enrollment and participation documentation consists

of the following two pages of the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): 1) a valid, completed copy of the first page

identifying the bidder and 2) a valid copy of the signature page completed and signed by the bidder, the Social Security

Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security – Verification Division.

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STATE OF MISSOURI )

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COUNTY OF )

AFFIDAVIT

(as required by Section 285.530, Revised Statutes of Missouri)

As used in this Affidavit, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

EMPLOYEE: Any person performing work or services of any kind or character for hire within the State of Missouri.

FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM: Any of the electronic verification of work authorization

programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or an equivalent federal work authorization

program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired

employees, under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), P.L. 99-603.

KNOWINGLY: A person acts knowingly or with knowledge,

(a) with respect to the person’s conduct or that those circumstances when the person is aware of the nature of the person’s conduct or that those circumstances exist; or

(b) with respect to a result of the person’s conduct when the person is aware that the person’s conduct is practically certain to cause that result.

UNAUTHORIZED ALIEN: An alien who does not have the legal right or authorization under federal law to work

in the United States, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324a(h)(3).

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared

, who being duly sworn, states that on his oath or affirmation as follows:

1. My name is and I am currently the President of

, (hereinafter “Contractor”), whose business address is

, and I am authorized to make this affidavit.

2. I am of sound mind and capable of making this Affidavit and am personally acquainted with the facts

stated herein.

3. Contractor is enrolled in an participates in a federal work authorization program with respect to the

employees working in connection with the following services contracted between the Contract and the City of

Sikeston, Missouri:

4. Contractor does not knowingly employee any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with

the contracted services set forth above.

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5. Attached hereto is documentation affirming Contractor’s enrollment and participation in a federal

work authorization program with respect to employees working in connection with the contracted services.

Further, Affiant saith not.

SIGNATURE

PRINTED NAME, AFFIANT

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 2014.

Notary Public, State of Missouri

My Commission Expires:

Commission in County

Commission #

PLEASE NOTE:

Acceptable enrollment and participation documentation consists of the following 2 pages of the E-Verify

Memorandum of Understanding:

1. A valid, completed copy of the first page identifying the Contractor; and 2. A valid copy of the signature page completed and signed by the Contractor, and the Department of

Homeland Security – Verification Division.

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Bidder’s signature MUST appear on this form. Signature of bidder indicated he/she understands and will

comply with the terms and conditions set forth within the Invitation for Bid.

City Of Sikeston

Non-Kickback and Non-Collusion Affidavit

I, being of lawful age and a duly authorized agent for , regarding the

attached bid, proposal, or contract with the City of Sikeston, Missouri for ____________________________________, do

hereby swear/affirm that this affidavit is true and correct.

Furthermore, I swear/affirm that neither I, nor the firm, company or corporation, or any other employer for whom I am an

authorized agent in this matter, has been a party to any collusion, among bidders or other competitors in restraint of freedom

of competition by causing or contributing to cause anyone to refrain from bidding, or by being a party to any agreement or

understanding among or between any persons, firms, or corporations to bid at a fixed or determinable price.

Furthermore, I swear/affirm that neither I, nor the firm, company or corporation, or any other employer for whom I am an

authorized agent have been a party to any collusion with any city official or employee of the City of Sikeston as to quantity,

quality, or price in this prospective bid, contract or proposal; or any other terms of said undertaking; nor have I or we been a

party to any discussion between other competitors and any official of the City of Sikeston concerning the exchange of

money or other things of value for special consideration in the letting of this bid, proposal or contract.

I do hereby swear/affirm that the work, contractual undertaking, services or materials as described by this invoice or other billing

claim has been delivered, completed, or supplied in accordance with the specifications, orders, bids, requests, or contract furnished

and executed by the City of Sikeston, Missouri for the above mentioned bid. Furthermore, no consideration, either directly or

indirectly, has or will be made to any elected official, officer or employee of the City of Sikeston or any other person, firm or

corporation to obtain payment of the claim or to procure the contract or purchase order pursuant to which this claim is made.

Bidder’s Signature

Please type or print name and address of bidder.

Phone Number

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Non-Kickback and Non-Collusion Affidavit, Page 2

STATE OF )

)SS

COUNTY OF )

On this ____ day of ____________, 20____, before me personally appeared ____________________, to me

known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the forgoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed

the same as their free act and deed.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in

_____________ County, _____________, the day and year first above written.

Signature Notary Public

My Commission expires:

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CITY OF SIKESTON · The City of Sikeston is soliciting bids for the mowing of 13 parks, one street right-of-way, the Sikeston Industrial Park, the medians on Plantation Boulevard,