The City of Waterloo Code Enforcement Department is looking for contractors for a two - year contract of mowing and snow removal starting this spring . The mowing portion of the contract runs approximately from April 15 through October 31 and snow removal from approximately November 1 through the following April 15 , depending on the snow .
   The contract is divided into four sections that are available to bid on individually or as a package . The bid packet for each section is due on Thursday , March 21 , 2024 , at 1pm in the City of Waterloo Clerk’s Office at 715 Mulberry Street , Waterloo , Iowa 50703 .
   The information below summarizes each section and explains the types of equipment required .
   Option A: VACANT LOTS
   Approximately 75 vacant lots are mowed a maximum of five ( 5 ) times during the mowing season .
   Option B: DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES
   Approximately 60 dilapidated structures are mowed a maximum of five ( 5 ) times during the mowing season .
   Option C: COMPLAINT MOWINGS
   These are case by case properties that need mowing throughout the season . This also includes alley and sidewalk overgrowth trimming as well as small voluntary tree removal upon the request of the Code Officer .
   Option D: COMPLAINT SNOW REMOVAL
   This is also a case by case for properties that need snow removed off the city sidewalk .
   Equipment you need to have available to use at any time to complete a job ( not including equipment , you need to rent to finish ) .
    - Walking lawn mowers
    - Riding lawn mowers
    - Truck and trailer for hauling brush
    - Leaf blowers
    - Weed wackers
    - Chainsaws
    - Large garden cutting shearers
    - Snow shovels
    - Ability to purchase salt prior to job ( reimbursed )
    - Snow blowers
    - Ice chippers
    - Camera with date & timestamp feature on photo
   Requirements to apply include:
   $1 , 500 . 00 bid security in the form of a check to be held until bids are opened .
   Liability Insurance with City of Waterloo as additional insured on all insurance .
   Packets will be available for pick up after February 21 or we can mail one to the interested party .   For more information contact Code Enforcement at 319 - 291 - 3820 .
   

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