Bids are solicited for grounds maintenance for the City of Niles Utilities Department properties for a three-year contract (Dec 1, 2026, to Sep 30, 2029). A mandatory meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Sealed bids must be received by September 23, 2026, at 2:30 pm. Proposals must include a certificate of nondiscrimination and a certified check or bid bond of at least 5% of the proposal amount. The contract period is three years, with potential for yearly extensions. Payment is made in equal monthly installments, with 10% retained.
Payment will be made by the city with eight monthly installments from May to December. payment will be made by the city with eight monthly installments from may to december.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory evidence that they have adequate experience and equipment to do the specified work. the successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory evidence that they have adequate experience andequipment to do the specified work.
There will be a mandatory meeting held at Niles City Hall, 333 N. Second Street, Niles Michigan on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 at 1:00 pm. there will be a mandatory meeting held at niles city hall, 333 n. second street, niles michiganon tuesday, september 8th, 2026 at 1: 00 pm in the firstfloor conference room.
The contractor shall furnish, upon request therefore by the assistant utilities manager, such samples for examination or testing as the assistant utilities manager may prescribe. the contractor shall furnish, upon request thereforeby the assistant utilities manager, such samplesfor examination or testing as the assistant utilities manager may prescribe.
Proposals submitted without the certified check or bid bond will not be accepted. proposals submitted without the certified check or bidbond will not be accepted.
Contractor invoices shall be personally delivered or mailed to the City of Niles Utilities Department, P. O. Box 217, Niles, Michigan **** invoices shall be personally delivered or mailed to the city of niles utilities department, p. o. box217, niles, michigan **** to the attention of the utilities manager.