Minor Nuisance Lot Maintenance Contract

Background
The City of Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking proposals for an annual contract focused on the abatement of nuisance lots. This initiative aims to maintain public health and safety by addressing properties that may pose a nuisance due to overgrown vegetation or debris. The contract is set for an initial term of one year, with the possibility of two additional one-year renewals.

Work Details
The contractor will provide nuisance abatement services, including:
- Mowing and removal of grass, weeds, and other vegetation;
- Removal of junk and items constituting a public health nuisance;
- Other related services for lots over two acres.

Specific requirements include:
- Cleaning lots with debris within 15 calendar days of order receipt.
- Cutting noxious weeds within 15 calendar days.
- Mowing grass to a height of three inches and string trimming as necessary.
- Ensuring all debris designated for landfill is removed before leaving the property.
- Providing before-and-after photographs for documentation.

Minimum required equipment includes:
- 2 each 42” – 50” commercial deck mowers;
- 2 each commercial push mowers;
- 6 each commercial string trimmers;
- 2 each full-size pick-up trucks;
- 2 each trailers for trash, debris, junk removal;
- Miscellaneous hand and power tools;
- Digital camera for photo documentation.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a one-year period starting from the date of award, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed in various locations within the City of Wilson, North Carolina.